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Suspicious death at Thunderchild First Nation

Turtleford RCMP are reporting a suspicious death on Thunderchild First Nation RCMP are reporting they received a complaint Sept. 15 of an unresponsive male at a residence on the Thunderchild First Nation.
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Turtleford RCMP are reporting a suspicious death on Thunderchild First Nation

RCMP are reporting they received a complaint Sept. 15 of an unresponsive male at a residence on the Thunderchild First Nation. Upon arrival, members located the victim, identified as Roger Standingwater, 57, in medical distress.

EMS arrived shortly afterwards and Standingwater was pronounced deceased. Turtleford RCMP are reporting they called additional resources from RCMP Major Crimes Unit North, North Battleford GIS and Forensic Identification section to assist.

An autopsy was conducted Tuesday to determine the cause of death. Police say the death is considered suspicious at this time.

The circumstances surrounding the victim’s death remain under investigation.