On October 23, 2024 at approximately 3:15 p.m., Fort Qu'Appelle RCMP received a report of a breach of peace on Boundary Avenue in Fort Qu'Appelle.
Officers responded and located a male, who was displaying what appeared to officers to be a minor injury. Officers observed the male was exhibiting signs of intoxication and for his safety, he was arrested for a breach of peace and taken into custody to be released when it was safe to do so.
The male was monitored by cell guards throughout the night.
On October 24 at approximately 7 a.m., a police officer attempted to wake the male to assess him for release. The officer determined the male was experiencing a medical event and EMS was called. The male was transported to the hospital.
Later on October 24, the Fort Qu'Appelle detachment was notified the male was in serious condition in the hospital.
As required by The Police Act, 1990, Saskatchewan RCMP notified the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT). SIRT will investigate the Saskatchewan RCMP's interaction with the injured person and the circumstances of his injuries.
Saskatchewan RCMP's General Investigation Section will also be conducting a separate investigation into whether any injury led to the male's current medical state, and if any criminality contributed to it.
The Saskatchewan RCMP is disclosing this as part of our ongoing commitment to transparency.
Any inquiries regarding this matter can be directed to SIRT.