Based on coverage from CBC, CTV, SaskToday, and BattlefordsNow.
Murder Charge Filed in Turtleford Shooting
A tragic incident unfolded on a farm near Turtleford, Saskatchewan, leading to the deaths of three men from gunshot wounds. Madison Paddy-Jimmy, a 25-year-old woman from Thunderchild First Nation, has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of one of the victims, 28-year-old Tonio Cantell from Island Lake First Nation. Paddy-Jimmy appeared in North Battleford provincial court and is set to return to court in Lloydminster on November 13.
The RCMP received a report of three injured men on the property on November 5. Despite efforts by officers and paramedics, all three men were pronounced dead at the scene. The property, located 16 kilometres west of Turtleford, was reportedly rented to one of the victims.
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Investigation Details and Victim Identification
The RCMP has confirmed that all three victims died from gunshot wounds and were victims of homicide. Alongside Cantell, one of the deceased has been identified as a 46-year-old man from Turtleford. The identity of the third victim is still being confirmed by investigators in collaboration with the Saskatchewan Coroners Service. The RCMP has seized multiple firearms from the property and stated that they do not believe there are additional suspects or victims involved.
The investigation is being handled by the RCMP Major Crimes Unit, with support from various forensic and general investigation sections. The police have assured the public that if any imminent safety risks are identified, they will be promptly communicated.
Rising Homicide Rates in Saskatchewan
This incident is part of a concerning trend in Saskatchewan, where annual homicides and firearms-related offences have nearly tripled over the past decade, according to the RCMP. In the first week of November alone, the province has seen six homicides, including the three near Turtleford. Other recent cases include the murder of Melissa Charles, 18, in La Ronge, and the death of Diane Searcy, 69, in the Nipawin area.
The RCMP continues to investigate these cases, highlighting the growing challenge of addressing violent crime in the region. As the investigation into the Turtleford incident progresses, the community remains on edge, awaiting further developments and hoping for justice for the victims and their families.
