The Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crime Unit South is investigating a death in Big River. At 5:45 a.m. on Wednesday morning Spiritwood RCMP were called to a report of an alleged assault on two men and while investigating they located one of the victims in the alleged assault inside a vehicle just outside of Big River along Highway 793. He was deceased. The family has been notified and no name is being released at this time. An autopsy is scheduled for Monday in Saskatoon.

The circumstances surrounding the death is considered suspicious. Residents of Big River can expect to see an increased police presence in and around the community. The suspicious death investigation is being assisted by the Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crime Unit North, Spiritwood and Big River RCMP, Prince Albert RCMP Forensic Identification Section and the Saskatchewan Coroners Service,
The RCMP is encouraging anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Spiritwood RCMP at 306-883-4210 or Big River RCMP at 306-469-2590.