On January 29, 2024 at approximately 10:00 p.m., Saskatchewan RCMP's Prince Albert General Investigative Section responded to a report of a sudden death and a second injured person at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary. The initial investigation determined an altercation occurred between a group of inmates.
A male was injured and was later declared deceased by EMS at the scene. He has been identified as 29-year-old Rocky Meechance. His next of kin has been notified.
As a result of investigation by Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes, 28-year-old George Custer, 25-year-old Tyrel Munroe, 26-year-old Dominick Cochrane, 26-year-old Jonathan Soosay, 26-year-old Wyatt Crookedneck, and 26-year-old Rene Merasty are each charged with one count, second degree murder, Section 235(1), Criminal Code.
A second adult male inmate was taken to hospital with injuries described as serious in nature.
34-year-old Conrad Merasty, 23-year-old Ilyas Gilao, and 23-year-old DJ Montgrand have each been charged one count, attempted murder, Section 239(1)(b), Criminal Code and one count, aggravated assault, Section 268, Criminal Code.
The accused's scheduled court dates are pending, and we will provide an update when they are available.
Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes will continue to investigate.
If anyone has information about the incident, please contact 310-RCMP.