RCMP: Carry the Kettle homicide victims identified, firearm linked

RCMP confirmed the identity of the two men and two women who were the victims of the quadruple homicide that took place on Feb. 4.

The families of the deceased provided RCMP with photos to share with the media. The news release said, “The families have asked for privacy during this difficult time.”

The deceased victims are:

34-year-old Tracey Hotomani of Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation was one of four victims.

Tracey Hotomani

44-year-old Sheldon Quewezance of Zagime Anishinabek was one of four victims.

Sheldon Quewezance

47-year-old Shauna Fay of Indian Head was one of four victims.

Shauna Fay

51-year-old Terry Jack of Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation was one of four victims.

Terry Jack

RCMP’s investigation has determined the homicide victims were injured by a firearm.

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“The investigation continues, which includes investigators speaking with individuals who may have relevant information to share, as well as evidence analysis,” said RCMP. Including, they have canvassed neighbourhoods.

On Tuesday afternoon the bodies of four people were found inside a home on Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation.

RCMP said in a news release that File Hills First Nations Police Service was called to the home around 11:15 a.m, and found the bodies.

The same day, a so far unlinked incident happened not far away on the Zagime Anishinabek First Nation, where a man pointed a firearm at people.

In a Regina residence, 29-year-old Keagan Panipekeesick was arrested by the Regina Police Service. At the same residence on Mathieu Crescent, two other people were taken into custody.

Both investigations are still underway and RCMP are “unable to confirm a link at this time.”