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Second-degree murder charges

Man dies on Pelican Lake First Nation
spiritwood rcmp

Lorin Davin Chamakese of the Pelican Lake First Nation has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Dustin Craig Chamakese.

Dustin Chamakese died Saturday after what Spiritwood RCMP describe as an altercation at a residence on the Pelican Lake First Nation. Police say they received a report that an adult had suffered life-threatening injuries. Upon arrival by EMS, Ministry of the Environment officers and RCMP, it was determined the man had died as a result of his injuries.

Lorin Chamakese was arrested and remains in custody. He will make is hfirst court appearance Tuesday at provincial court in Spiritwood.

Police say the accused and the victim are related.