Shawn Moostoos (submitted /RCMP)

By paNOW Staff

Shooting on James Smith

RCMP search continues for suspect in James Smith Cree Nation shooting

Sep 6, 2021 | 11:34 AM

RCMP Major Crime Unit South and the Melfort RCMP are still looking for suspect Shawn Moostoos following a shooting on James Smith First Nation Sunday night that prompted an emergency alert.

While that alert has since been cancelled, RCMP said in a release Monday morning that they have yet to locate the 33-year-old suspect who may be armed and should not be approached.

The RCMP confirmed that a 37-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman, both from James Smith Cree Nation, died as a result of the incident and a 44-year-old man was transported to hospital with what were described as serious, but non life-threatening injuries as a result of the shooting. The names of the deceased are not being released, but police confirmed the suspect and the three victims were known to each other.

Investigators continue to follow up on tips and leads and encourage anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Shawn Moostoos to call 9-1-1 immediately.

Police are also asking the public to ensure information being shared through social media is from a trusted source. ‘It is easy for misinformation and rumours to spread during tragic incidents like this’ they wrote in the release.

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Moostoos, from James Smith Cree Nation, is described as having brown eyes, brown hair, just over 6 feet tall, weighing 189 pounds. He has a scar on his left hand. He may be driving a 2003, white Pontiac Montana, with Saskatchewan license plate 938 MBT.

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