CARLYLE - Saskatchewan's Serious Incident Response Team is investigating after a White Bear First Nations man died while in police custody.
According to a news release from the Saskatchewan RCMP, on Dec. 13 at approximately 12:20 a.m., the Carlyle RCMP received a report of an assault at a residence on the White Bear First Nations.
Officers responded and the RCMP said two injured people were located at the residence. One, an adult male, was taken to hospital with injuries described as serious in nature. Another, an adult female, was taken to hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening. Officers arrested a man at the scene without incident.
The man, who was 49 years old, was taken to the Carlyle detachment and lodged in cells. According to the RCMP, he was monitored by staff throughout the night.
At approximately 9 a.m. on Dec. 13, the RCMP said an officer observed the man in medical distress. They immediately began providing first aid and continued until EMS arrived. He was declared deceased by EMS.
The man's family has been notified of his death.
As required by The Police Act, 1990, Saskatchewan RCMP notified the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT). SIRT will investigate the Saskatchewan RCMP’s interaction with the deceased and the circumstances of his death.
The Carlyle detachment will also be conducting a separate investigation into the original assault report, with the assistance of Saskatchewan RCMP’s General Investigation Section.
Any inquiries regarding this matter can be directed to SIRT.
SaskToday.ca will have any further details as they become available.
