RCMP Warrant Issued for Suspect in Northern Saskatchewan Shooting
RCMP Warrant Issued for Northern Saskatchewan Shooting Suspect

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have issued a warrant for a 25-year-old man following a shooting incident in northern Saskatchewan that left a man injured.

Suspect Identified and Charged

Police are searching for Sampson Roberts, a resident of the La Ronge area. He faces several charges, including discharging a firearm with intent, robbery with a firearm, and multiple weapons-related offences. The warrant was announced on June 12, 2026.

Incident Details

The shooting occurred in a remote part of northern Saskatchewan. The victim, whose identity has not been released, sustained injuries and was transported to a medical facility. Authorities have not disclosed the motive behind the attack.

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RCMP are urging anyone with information on Roberts' whereabouts to come forward. They caution that the suspect may be armed and should not be approached.

This case is part of a series of violent incidents in the region, prompting increased police patrols and community alerts. Local leaders have called for more resources to address crime in rural areas.

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