SASKATOON – Police say they have no new leads in the death of 54-year-old Aaron Brent Gamble on March 24. His body was found in a dumpster and police are investigating his death as suspicious.
“Investigators are continuing to request public assistance in identifying persons of interest that were released in earlier media by the SPS,” Joshua Grella, spokesperson for Saskatoon Police Service told SASKTODAY.ca in an email Friday. “We don’t have any new information to provide.”
The Saskatoon Police Service Major Crimes Section released a video in March and asked the public for help identifying three individuals who are believed to have information regarding Gamble’s death.
On March 24, at around 12:15 a.m., witnesses saw three people placing a large container into a dumpster in the 2300 Block of 17th Street West. Later that day, Gamble's body was discovered inside the dumpster.
Surveillance footage captured the three persons of interest approaching and leaving the dumpster. The video footage has been posted on the SPS Facebook and Twitter accounts.
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is calling on the public to help. They appeal to anyone with information to ‘break the silence’ and come forward with information.
Gamble, who was from Beardy’s and Okemasis First Nation, is survived by close family and friends who continue to search for answers concerning their loss. His sister, Emilia Greyeyes feels dismayed as more than seven months have passed with no answers, said the FSIN in a statement to media Thursday.
“This occurs far too often; three out of four homicides in 2021 are First Nation people despite representing 17 per cent of the population,” said Chief Bobby Cameron. “These tragedies are a direct result of the harm of colonization and inadequate justice systems that continue to harm the progression and healing of our people.”
Emilia Greyeyes doesn’t want the memory of her brother to fade.
“Aaron was kind-hearted, well-spoken, and educated. Aaron was a happy, always smiling person who liked to greet people and laugh. Aaron was a huge music fan, anything but country, and he loved to read Ann Rice novels and write short stories, he was articulate and enjoyed gaming and movies. He always encouraged his family to continue with their education and would speak of how important education was. Aaron obtained a Bachelor of Education from the University of Saskatchewan and was a teacher for many years. Aaron has two adult daughters, stepchildren, and many grandchildren; they were the center of his universe.”
FSIN Vice Chief Aly Bear said they continue to hear similar stories from across the province about tragic deaths and lost loved ones.
“In justice, we will continue to fight for First Nations on a path of healing, equity, and fairness.”
Anyone with information or additional video evidence is urged to contact Saskatoon Police at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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