Sask. RCMP lay second-degree murder charge after death on Red Earth Cree Nation

An RCMP cruiser can be seen in this file photo. (David Prisciak/CTV News)

An 18-year-old man from Red Earth Cree Nation has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of 29-year-old Gerald McKay.

On June 24, Carrot River RCMP responded to a report of an injured individual in a home on the community, RCMP said in a news release.

Arriving officers located McKay, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

RCMP say McKay’s death was considered suspicious and its major crime unit began an investigation.

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As a result, Cecil Whitehead, 18, was arrested and charged with one count of second-degree murder.

Both men hailed from Red Earth Cree Nation.

Whitehead is scheduled to appear in provincial court in Carrot River on Thursday, June 27.

Red Earth Cree Nation is located about 225 kilometers northeast of Prince Albert.