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Red Earth First Nation man now charged with second-degree murder

May 4, 2016 | 12:24 PM

After previously being charged with attempted murder, a Carrot River man now faces second-degree murder charges.

Calen Head of the Red Earth First Nation was first charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault and possessing a weapon after allegedly assaulting 22-year-old Alyssa Nawakayas.

Nawakayas passed away in hospital on April 29, leading to Head now being charged with second-degree murder.

He made his first appearance in Nipawin Provincial Court Wednesday, May 4.