On December 23, 2023, RCMP Major Crime Services investigators arrested Christopher Scott, 42, and charged him with Manslaughter in relation to the death of a 47-year-old male on December 22, 2023.
Scott is from Pimicikamak Cree Nation and remains in custody. He will appear in court in Thompson on December 27, 2023.
On December 22, 2023, at approximately 8:55 am, Cross Lake RCMP received a report of an injured male inside a residence in Pimicikamak Cree Nation. When officers arrived, they located a deceased 47 year-old male from the community. His death is considered suspicious.
The RCMP Major Crime Unit is attending the community and is taking carriage of the investigation. RCMP Forensic Identification Services is also attending the community.
The investigation continues.