NORTH BATTLEFORD - Three men charged in the death of Quin Squair will be heading to a preliminary hearing next year.
Alex Gopher, from Sweetgrass First Nation, Riley Gopher, from Saulteaux First Nation, and Colton Swiftwolfe, from Moosomin First Nation, are each facing charges of second-degree murder in the case.
They are scheduled for a preliminary hearing on Jan. 8, 2025, at North Battleford Provincial Court.
The hearing will determine if there is enough evidence to proceed to trial.
A youth, from Saulteaux First Nation, is also charged with second-degree murder.
RCMP say that on April 18, 2023, at approximately 12:15 p.m., Battleford RCMP received a report of an assault at a home on the Saulteaux First Nation. When officers arrived at the residence, they located an adult man with serious injuries. Officers immediately began providing first aid and called for assistance from local EMS. The man was transported to hospital in Saskatoon with serious injuries. The North Battleford RCMP Provincial General Investigation Section (GIS), with the assistance of Saskatoon RCMP GIS, began an investigation. On April 19 of that year, investigators were advised the injured man would not survive his injuries and Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes took over the investigation. On April 22, 2023, Quin Squair, 22, from Wilkie, was declared deceased in hospital.
- With files from Lisa Joy
