Saskatchewan RCMP has arrested two suspects in relation to four homicides on Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation, SK.
On February 4, 2025 at approximately 11:15 a.m., File Hills First Nations Police Service received a report of sudden deaths at a residence on Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation.
Officers immediately responded. They located four deceased persons in the residence. Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes took carriage of the investigation and investigated the deaths as homicides. Initial investigation suggested the residence may have been targeted.
As a result of continued investigation, Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes located and arrested 18-year-old Darrius Racette in Yorkton, SK on February 18, 2025.
A youth has also been arrested. We anticipate charges will be laid against them later today. Further details will be provided as we are able to. We will not be able to identify the youth as per the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Darrius Racette is facing four counts, first-degree murder, Section 235(1), Criminal Code in relation to the deaths of Tracey Hotomani, Sheldon Quewezance, Shauna Fay and Terry Jack.
"We thank the public for their cooperation and patience as these investigations were conducted. Officers rely on witnesses and members of the community to come forward with information to further investigations," says Inspector Ashley St. Germaine, Senior Investigative Officer with the Saskatchewan RCMP's Major Crimes Branch.
"We also share our condolences with the families and community members impacted by this tragedy."
The Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes Family Liaison team and Victim Services continue to communicate with the victims' families.
File Hills First Nations Police Service, Regina Police Services and Saskatchewan RCMP's General Investigation Section, Forensic Identification Services, Historical Case Unit, Saskatchewan Enforcement Response Teams, Indigenous Policing Services, and local RCMP detachments all assisted with this investigation.
Darrius Racette is scheduled to appear in Yorkton Provincial Court on February 20, 2025.
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