Onion Lake, Saskatchewan – On April 20 2020, just before midnight, Onion Lake RCMP were called to a residence on the Onion Lake Cree Nation following the report of an adult male who had been shot with a firearm.
Officers and EMS from Onion Lake responded and provided first aid to the 50-year-old victim who was transported to hospital.
It was reported that another male who lived across the street inflicted the injuries to the victim during an altercation. Officers immediately set up a containment to secure the residence where the accused was believed to be located. A 26-year-old male surrendered himself to police and was arrested without incident.
Christopher Cook (DOB: 1994-02-08) of Onion Lake is charged with:
Aggravated Assault Sec. 268 of the CC;
Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose Sec. 88 of the CC;
Unauthorized possession of a firearm Sec. 91(1) of the CC;
Use firearm in committing an offence Sec. 85(1)(a) of the CC; and
Discharge firearm with intent Sec. 244 of the CC.
Cook is scheduled to make his first appearance in Lloydminster Provincial Court via phone on April 23, 2020.
North Battleford Provincial General Investigation Section of the RCMP investigated with the assistance of, North Battleford Forensic Identification Service, North Battleford Police Dog Service, and officers from Onion Lake, Glaslyn, and Turtleford Detachments, as well as the Maidstone Roving Traffic Unit.
Onion Lake RCMP