Sask. RCMP investigating suspicious death on Moosomin First Nation

An RCMP insignia hangs from a podium at Depot Division in Regina, Saskatchewan on Thursday, April 19, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Michael Bell (Michael Bell/La Presse canadienne)

The Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes Unit (MCU) is investigating a suspicious death that took place Dec. 8 on the Moosomin First Nation.

Battlefords RCMP were called to a home at about noon, for a report of a man requiring medical attention.

The man, identified as 59-year-old Arnold Thomas from Salteaux First Nation, was later pronounced dead at the scene. His family has been notified.

Thomas’ death is now considered suspicious, with Major Crimes taking over the investigation.

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Anyone with information, or who was in contact with Thomas between Dec. 4 and Dec. 8, is asked to contact police by calling 310-RCMP. You can also submit a tip anonymously to Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers.

RCMP says updates will be provided when they become available. There’s currently no imminent risk to public safety.