Montreal Lake man charged with murder after death of 41-year-old on Sunday

A 29-year-old man from the Montreal Lake Cree Nation is facing a murder charge.

According to the RCMP, officers were called to a home on the Cree nation early Sunday morning where they found an injured man, who was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.

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He’s been identified as 41-year-old Kevin Stewart, the RCMP said, and his family has been notified of the death.

At the scene, police arrested 29-year-old Walker Smith. The RCMP said after an investigation by its major crimes unit, Smith has been charged with second-degree murder and uttering threats.

He’ll remain in custody until a court appearance in Prince Albert on Tuesday, the RCMP said.