February 11, 2025
Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan
On February 8, 2025 at approximately 6:15 p.m., Meadow Lake RCMP received a report of a shooting on Waterhen Lake First Nation.
Officers responded immediately and located an adult male with injuries described as serious in nature. He was transported to hospital for treatment. Investigators were notified he passed away in hospital on February 13.
Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes, Meadow Lake RCMP, Saskatchewan RCMP's General Investigation Section and Forensic Identification Services have continued to investigate. As a result, on February 16, Logan Lapratt was charged with: one count, second-degree murder, Section 235(1), Criminal Code and Derek Lasas was charged with: one count, manslaughter with a firearm, Section 236(a), Criminal Code in relation to the death of 29-year old Antoine Hamm from Waterhen Lake First Nation.
Logan Lapratt and Derek Lasas are scheduled to appear in Meadow Lake Provincial Court on February 18, 2025 (Information #90468305 and #90468306).
Previously released information:
Meadow Lake RCMP: two charged after shooting on Waterhen Lake First Nation | Royal Canadian Mounted Police
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Backgrounder
Around 6:15 p.m. February 8, 2025, Meadow Lake RCMP received a report of a shooting at a residence on Waterhen Lake First Nation. One male was reportedly injured and was transported to hospital for treatment of injuries. We do not have an update on their condition.
As a result of continued investigation by Meadow Lake RCMP, Saskatchewan RCMP's General Investigation Section and Forensic Identification Services, two 42-year-old males were arrested on Waterhen Lake First Nation without incident on February 8, 2025.
42-year-old Logan Lapratt from Waterhen Lake First Nation is charged with:
one count, attempted murder, Section 239, Criminal Code;
one count, aggravated assault, Section 268(2), Criminal Code;
one count, discharge firearm with intent, Section 244, Criminal Code
42-year-old Derek Lasas from Waterhen Lake First Nation is also charged with:
one count, aggravated assault, Section 268(2), Criminal Code;
one count, possession of a firearm in motor vehicle, Section 94(1), Criminal Code
Both accused appeared in Meadow Lake Provincial Court on Monday, February 10, 2025
