On March 17, 2024 at approximately 11:25 a.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of a serious assault on Red Pheasant Cree Nation.
Officers immediately responded. Investigation determined an adult male approached an individual and seriously assaulted them. The victim was transported to hospital with injuries described as serious in nature.
The adult male, who initially gave a false name to police, was arrested at a residence on Red Pheasant Cree Nation shortly after police responded to the incident.
As a result of continued investigation, 42-year-old Travis Wuttunee from Red Pheasant Cree Nation is charged with:
- one count, attempted murder, Section 239(a), Criminal Code;
- one count, aggravated assault, Section 268(2), Criminal Code;
- one count, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, Section 88(2), Criminal Code; and
- one count, resist/obstruct peace officer, Section 129(a), Criminal Code.
He is scheduled to appear in North Battleford Provincial Court on March 19, 2024.
Saskatchewan RCMP's Forensic Identification Services and General Investigation Section assisted with this investigation.