SASKATOON — Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes have laid charges against a fourth person in relation to the death of 22-year-old Cody Tait of Saskatoon on Beardy’s and Okemasis Cree Nation.
Dana Morningchild, 29, from Saskatoon was arrested in Saskatoon on April 5 and is charged with one count of second-degree murder.
He appeared in Saskatoon Provincial Court on April 7. His next appearance will be in Saskatoon on April 28.
Also charged with second-degree murder are Robbie Cameron, 28, of Saskatoon, Scotty Jimmy, 20, of North Battleford, and Allison Bear, 20, of Saskatoon.
RCMP say that on March 27 at approximately 5:50 p.m., Rosthern RCMP received a report of a shooting on Beardy’s and Okemasis Cree Nation.
Officers located an injured male on a road in the community. Despite life-saving efforts, the male was later pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Major Crime Unit continues to investigate and asks anyone with information to contact their local RCMP detachment by calling 310-RCMP. Information can also be reported anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
