February 4, 2025
Zagime Anishinabek, Saskatchewan
Investigators believe the suspect who pointed a firearm on Zagime Anishinabek (Sakimay) is 29-year-old Keagan Panipekeesick. He is described as 5 feet 10 inches tall and 170 lbs with blue eyes and brown hair. He has tattoo of tears on upper right arm. We are working on obtaining a photo.
It's unconfirmed if he is also connected with the deaths on Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation.
Officers are working to locate him.
Saskatchewan RCMP is carefully monitoring this situation, which has included continual assessment as to whether a dangerous person alert is required.
At this time, we continue to ask the public to remain vigilant. Do not approach suspicious persons or pick up hitchhikers. If you see Keagan Panipekeesick, do not approach him. Contact 911 immediately.
Information can be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
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Backgrounder
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.
This is an unfolding investigation and we are unable to provide further details about the deceased persons at this time. We'll do so once we are able to, and we've confirmed that next of kin notifications are complete.
Initial investigation by File Hills First Nations Police Service determined their deaths are suspicious in nature. As such, Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes was engaged to continue the investigation.
There will be a continued increased police presence on Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation.
On February 4, 2025 at approximately 3:15 p.m., Saskatchewan RCMP received multiple reports of an adult male pointing a gun at individuals on Zagime Anishinabek (formerly known as the Sakimay First Nation).
It is unknown if this incident is related to the sudden deaths on Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation. We will provide an update on this investigation as soon as we are able.
Saskatchewan RCMP advise there is currently an increased police presence on Zagime Anishinabek in relation to this ongoing investigation. People are asked to avoid the areas where police officers are present and follow any police direction provided.
The public is asked to remain vigilant and exercise caution if in the Zagime Anishinabek area.
If an imminent risk to public safety is identified, we will notify the public. Further updates will be provided as we are able to.
