Battlefords RCMP say an incident which called in additional RCMP resources to the region, is being investigated as a homicide.

RCMP say they were dispatched to a firearms complaint on the Red Pheasant First Nation around 3 a.m. on Sunday morning.

Their officers located a man on the roadway who was deceased. He has been identified as a 21 year old from the Red Pheasant First Nation.

Police presence on Red Pheasant First Nation

The RCMP investigation determined that there was a verbal altercation at a home and the victim was leaving when he was fatally injured. There is no word on cause of death.

Saskatchewan RCMP’s Major Crimes Unit is investigating. Investigators ask anyone with information to contact their local RCMP detachment at 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitting a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.