The Saskatchewan RCMP has released photos and the names of the four people killed at a home on Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation on Feb. 4.
RCMP said on Tuesday it had made no arrests in relation to the quadruple homicide and hoped releasing the identities would help move the case forward.
The victims, who police said died from gunshots, were identified as 34-year-old Tracy Hotomani from Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation, 44-year-old Sheldon Quewezance from Zagime Anishinabek, 47-year-old Shauna Fay from Indian Head and 51-year-old Terry Jack from Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation.
Police released the victims’ identities in collaboration with their families and the Saskatchewan Coroners Service, an RCMP news release said.
“The investigation continues, which includes investigators speaking with individuals who may have relevant information to share, as well as evidence analysis. Neighbourhood canvasses have also occurred on Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation,” RCMP said.
Ashley St. Germaine, senior investigative officer of Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes noted in the release that investigators are actively working to piece together how events unfolded, noting that will take some time.
“We must be mindful that releasing more specific details could impact the overall investigation,” St. Germaine said in the release.
St. Germaine said that if anyone has information regarding the investigation to share it directly with police.
“Rumours can spread quickly. Please remember the loss the victims’ loved ones have experienced. Misinformation can impact an investigation by rerouting investigators in false directions. Investigations must follow evidence, and our investigators are trained to do just that,” she said in the release.
The bodies of Hotomani, Quewezance, Fay and Jack were discovered on Feb. 4 after the File Hills Police Service was asked to investigate “sudden deaths” at a home on Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation around 11:15 a.m.
Regina police arrested 29-year-old Keagan Panipekeesick on the morning of Feb. 5. RCMP has yet to determine if he was involved in the homicides or not, but said he was a person of interest after a weapons offence on Zagime Anishinabek.
Panipekeesick was charged with two firearm related offences after the incident at Zagime Anishinabek and appeared virtually in provincial court on Tuesday. The matter has been adjourned until Wednesday morning, where the Broadview Provincial Court will take over the case.
Panipekeesick has not been charged regarding the homicides on Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation.
Saskatchewan RCMP continues to investigate whether the two are linked.
