Saskatchewan RCMP’s Homicide Investigation Unit is investigating a suspicious death on Montreal Lake Cree Nation.
Police say Montreal Lake and Waskesiu RCMP were called to a residence shortly after 1 a.m. on June 1st after receiving a report of an injured man.
Officers located the victim and provided first aid before EMS arrived and declared him deceased at the scene.
The victim has been identified as 24-year-old Steven Beatty of Timber Bay. RCMP say his family has been notified and victim services have been offered.
Investigators later determined the death was suspicious in nature and the homicide unit has assumed carriage of the investigation.
Police have not released any information about potential suspects or arrests.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Saskatchewan RCMP or Crime Stoppers as the investigation continues.