PELICAN LAKE FIRST NATION - A woman is facing charges of manslaughter after a man died in an assault on Pelican Lake First Nation.
On Nov. 25 at approximately 6 p.m., Spiritwood RCMP received a report of an assault on Pelican Lake First Nation.
Officers responded immediately and located a man with injuries described as serious in nature. The man was later pronounced deceased by EMS at the scene. He has been identified as 24-year-old Ryikis Bill from Pelican Lake First Nation. His family has been notified and victim services made available to them.
A woman was arrested at the scene. She and the victim were known to one another.
Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes took over the investigation.
As a result of continued investigation, 20-year-old Zelda Bill, from Pelican Lake First Nation, has been charged with one count, manslaughter. She was remanded into custody and was scheduled to appear in North Battleford Provincial Court on Nov. 27.
Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes continue to investigate.
