Meadow Lake RCMP are releasing more details about the increased police presence early Tuesday morning in the community about 300 kilometres northwest of Saskatoon.

Tuesday around 5:40 a.m., Meadow Lake RCMP responded to a shooting at a business in that community and found a man with life threatening injuries. The 23-year-old Meadow Lake man was transported to hospital where he was declared dead. Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes has taken charge of the investigation, which has been deemed a homicide.

RCMP say investigators are conducting witness interviews and gathering information to develop a clear timeline of events and determine the circumstances around the victim’s death. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Meadow Lake RCMP. You could also leave an anonymous tip through Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers.