Saskatchewan RCMP have arrested a 19-year-old man in connection to a homicide investigation.

Trent Thomas John Bird was wanted on warrant for one count, manslaughter with a firearm in connection to the death of 24 year old Steven Beatty on Montreal Lake Cree Nation Monday. Beatty who is from Timber Bay has been deemed a victim of homicide.

Bird was arrested today in Prince Albert by Saskatchewan RCMP’s Prince Albert Warrant Enforcement and Suppression Team, Prince Albert Crime Reduction Team and the Prince Albert Police Service.

He is scheduled to appear in Prince Albert Provincial Court tomorrow.