On Nov. 27, 2025, a thick line of red police tape surrounded the home where Rhianna Cook lived. (Image Credit: Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

By Nigel Maxwell

Crime

17-year-old boy charged with murdering Prince Albert teenage girl

Mar 2, 2026 | 3:48 PM

Nearly three months after the death of 16-year-old Rhianna Cook in Prince Albert, a 17-year-old boy has been charged with second degree murder.

The male youth who was arrested in Saskatoon on Saturday during a traffic stop and who appeared Monday morning in that city’s provincial court, was remanded. He is now being transferred back to Prince Albert and is next set to appear in court on Wednesday.

The shooting happened in the morning hours of Nov. 27. Police were called to a home in the 900 block of 12th Street West.

Upon arrival, officers learned that someone had been shot. Officers cleared the residence and found Cook with life-threatening injuries. Parkland Ambulance began to assess her at the scene however, she succumbed to her injuries shortly afterwards.

Family members say Rhianna Neilia Cook had recently turned 16 years old. (Image Credit: Submitted photo/Darlene Cook)

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The following Saturday, a candlelight vigil was held at the home.

At the time of the incident, a 17-year-old boy was taken into custody and later released. It’s not known if the person charged is the same person.

The Prince Albert Police Service Major Crimes Unit (MCU) is continuing to investigate in relation to this homicide and anyone with information that may assist is asked to contact police. Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers.

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