UPDATED: RCMP search for suspects in Saskatchewan shooting that left one individual dead and three injured

One individual is dead, and three are injured as Saskatchewan RCMP search for two individuals last seen on an ATV following a shooting in Big Island Lake Cree Nation, Saskatchewan, on Tuesday. RCMP officers arrived at the scene of Tuesday's incident at approximately 6 a.m. after receiving reports of a shooting. When they arrived, officers determined that one victim was shot and killed, while three others were injured and transported to the hospital.The motive for the shooting is unknown.The two suspects, believed to be armed and dangerous, were last seen on an ATV in the Big Island Lake Cree Nation area, travelling in an unknown direction. Individuals should not approach the suspect, call 911 in emergencies, not share police locations, and wait for RCMP updates..The RCMP could not comment on the severity of the injuries that the victims sustained, nor confirm the identity of the deceased victim, as the formal identification process is ongoing.CBC spoke with an individual, Larry Wahpistikwan, who informed reporters that the deceased victim was his son, Neil."Our thoughts are with the community and all those affected," wrote Premier Scott Moe in an X post on Tuesday. "We thank the first responders for their efforts under difficult and evolving circumstances."Investigators have provided limited information about the suspects or the incident and are asking anyone with information to come forward. "We don't take safety issues lightly, and we are working as quickly as we can, while being diligent to that investigational integrity to locate the proper suspects," said Inspector Ashley St Germaine, senior investigative officer with the Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes branch. .The RCMP issued a dangerous person alert on Tuesday morning, but it was downgraded to a civil emergency alert shortly after 5 p.m.An RCMP news release announcing the downgrade stated that, while they believe there is no imminent risk to public safety, the suspects remain outstanding and that they will update the public if they determine the situation warrants another dangerous person alert.Factors such as the amount of time passed since the incident, the shooting being contained to one location, and no additional injuries having been reported played a role in the alert being downgraded..St. Germaine attempted to reassure residents in the affected area who may be feeling uneasy during the ongoing investigation. "And you know what I can say with respect to that, is we are working as efficiently and diligently as possible to try to determine who's responsible for this homicide, and this shooting, and make sure that we can restore that safe mind concept to the community as best as we can, within our abilities, and we're working towards doing that right now," St. Germaine said. This article will be updated as details become available.

UPDATED: RCMP search for suspects in Saskatchewan shooting that left one individual dead and three injured

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