Man, 78, dies after assault on Muskowekwan First Nation

Saskatchewan RCMP say a 78-year-old man has died after a serious assault on Muskowekwan First Nation, and the case is now a homicide investigation.

In a news release sent Sunday afternoon, RCMP identified the victim as Douglas Moise from Muskowekwan First Nation, located about 233 kilometres southeast of Saskatoon.

Police say he died in hospital after being attacked inside a home earlier this week.

Punnichy RCMP were first called to the community at around 8:30 a.m. on June 10, after reports of a serious assault. Investigators determined one or more suspects broke into a home and assaulted the man, who was later taken to hospital with serious injuries.

RCMP believe the assault happened sometime between the evening of June 9 and the morning of June 10.

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Police say following Moise’s death, Saskatchewan RCMP’s homicide unit has taken over the investigation.

Police are asking anyone who saw suspicious activity in the area during that time, or who had contact with Moise on June 9, to contact RCMP or Crime Stoppers.

RCMP say they will notify the public if there is any risk to public safety.