Saskatoon teen charged with murder after weekend shooting

A 17-year-old Saskatoon boy has been charged with second-degree murder following a fatal shooting on Saturday.

The shooting occurred in the vicinity of the Granada House on 22nd Street at around 12:30 a.m. Saturday, police say. Officers found a male suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to hospital, where he died of his injuries.

Saskatoon police announced the suspect’s arrest in a news release Tuesday.

Police say the teen, whose name is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, is also charged with using a firearm while committing an indictable offence, and possessing a firearm while prohibited.