The report from a coroner’s inquest jury which reviewed the death of Dillon McDonald, who was shot and killed by Saskatchewan RCMP, stated his manner of death was Homicide and the cause of death was a gunshot to the abdomen.

The inquest took place March 3 to 7 in Prince Albert. Coroner’s inquests don’t lead to criminal charges. Under Canadian law a person commits homicide when, directly or indirectly, by any means, they cause the death of a human being. Homicide is culpable or not culpable. Homicide that is not culpable is not an offence.

The Jury recommendations include continuing to enhance the First Nation complement of First Nation RCMP members at all levels and continue to provide training in in First Nations cultural diversity and related areas.

On December 14, 202, RCMP responded to a report of a man chasing someone out of a house with a gun on Montreal Lake Cree Nation. When a man emerged several hours later, RCMP say he was holding a gun and officers shot him. He was pronounced deceased while en route to hospital.

The Saskatoon Police Service was tasked with investigating the incident because it took place before the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response team was established.