Saskatoon man charged with first-degree murder after shooting

The Saskatoon Police Service Major Crime Section has arrested a 35-year-old in connection with a murder that took place on Thursday.

Police received a call around 4:30 p.m. about an injured man in 100 block of Main Street before a second man was also identified to be hurt and transported to the hospital.

Shortly after, police received a report of shots fired in the 700 block of Melrose Avenue.

Officers arrived to find a man dead behind an apartment building.

The victim has been identified as 29-year-old Brandon Baxandall.

The suspect is being charged with first-degree murder and will appear in court Tuesday.

Police say two men with slim builds were spotted fleeing the scene. Both were wearing dark clothing, and one was carrying a bag with a strap, according to a statement issued on Friday.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with video evidence or information believed to be relevant is asked to contact the Saskatoon Police Service at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.