Royal Canadian Mounted Police have resumed their active search for a suspect following a deadly shooting Monday in Pelican Narrows, a remote community located northeast of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
The incident unfolded near the local health centre, where a woman was fatally shot and a man sustained injuries. The violence has left the tight-knit northern community reeling as investigators work to apprehend the person responsible.
RCMP initially arrested two individuals in connection with the shooting, but both have since been released from custody as police continue their investigation. Authorities have now distributed video footage of a person they believe to be the actual shooter, appealing to the public for information that could help locate the suspect.
"We are actively pursuing all investigative leads," an RCMP spokesperson indicated, emphasizing the ongoing nature of the search.
The release of the video footage marks a critical step in the investigation, as authorities hope community members or anyone with relevant information will come forward. Pelican Narrows, a small Indigenous community in northern Saskatchewan, has been shaken by the violence.
Residents and officials in the area have expressed concern over the incident and are cooperating with police efforts. The investigation remains ongoing, with RCMP urging anyone with information to contact local authorities immediately.
This report is based on information originally published by The Globe and Mail and Canadian Press.