The body of a deceased male was found on a road North West of St. Wahlburg. RCMP suspect foul play. (File Photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

By battlefordsNOW Staff

Deceased male

Onion Lake man found dead near St. Walburg

Sep 3, 2020 | 4:00 PM

The body of an adult male from Onion Lake was found near St. Walburg on Sept. 1.

According to a media release by the RCMP, police received a report of the discovery of the body of a male along Range Road 3253, North West of St. Wahlburg. The man was confirmed to be deceased upon arrival of RCMP and EMS. Additional RCMP resources were requested to assist the examination of the scene, including the North Battleford Forensic Identification Services and Major Crimes Unit North.

The deceased has been identified as 24-year-old Tyrell Shane Lee Littlewolfe from the Onion Lake Cree Nation. His next of kin have been notified and provided with victim services.

A forensic autopsy is taking place in Saskatoon today, while preliminary investigation has led police to consider his death as being suspicious and they suspect foul play.

Any residents who were in contact with Littlewolfe between August 31 and September 1 are to call law enforcement to assist with the investigation in identifying the person(s) responsible. Call the RCMP at 306-710-7267 (RCMP), the local police service or contact police anonymously through Crime Stoppers.

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The investigation is ongoing.

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