On September 24, 2024 at approximately 4:40 a.m., File Hills Police Service received a report of an injured individual at a residence on Okanese First Nation.
Officers immediately responded and located an injured adult female, who was declared deceased by EMS at the scene. She has been identified as 32-year-old Amanda Keewatin from Peepeekisis Cree Nation. Her family has been notified.
Initial investigation by File Hills Police Service determined the female's death was suspicious in nature. As such, Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes was engaged to continue the investigation.
Officers arrested an adult male in relation to Amanda Keewatin's death at the scene.
As a result of continued investigation, 39-year-old James Stonechild from Okanese First Nation is charged with one count, second degree murder, Section 235(1), Criminal Code.
He is scheduled to appear in Regina Provincial Court on September 25 at 2 p.m.