Community Alert: La Ronge RCMP Seek Suspect in Shooting

On the afternoon of June 11, 2026, La Ronge RCMP responded to a shooting on Bird Place in the La Ronge area of Saskatchewan. An altercation between two adult men outside a residence led to one man being shot and seriously injured, prompting a major police investigation.

Investigators have identified 25-year-old Sampson Roberts, from the La Ronge area, as the suspect in this case. A warrant is now in place for his arrest, and police are actively working to locate him. The public is being urged to stay alert and to immediately report any sightings or information about his whereabouts to police or Crime Stoppers.

Official Incident Details

According to La Ronge RCMP, officers were called at approximately 2:45 p.m. on June 11, 2026, to a report of a shooting on Bird Place. Their investigation so far has determined the following:

• An altercation occurred between two adult males outside a residence on Bird Place.
• During this confrontation, one man used a firearm, injuring the other man.
• The injured man was transported by EMS to hospital with injuries described as serious but not life-threatening.
• The armed suspect left the scene in a vehicle that he took from the location.
• On the morning of June 12, 2026, La Ronge RCMP located and recovered the vehicle believed to have been driven by the suspect at the time of the incident.
• The suspect has not yet been found and remains at large.

For those wanting broader context on local crime patterns, you can review La Ronge crime statistics and safety data, as well as neighbouring communities such as Lac La Ronge 156, to better understand regional safety trends.

Charges Laid Against Sampson Roberts

As a result of the ongoing investigation, Sampson Roberts has been charged with several offences under the Criminal Code of Canada:

• One count of discharging a firearm with intent, Section 244;
• One count of robbery with a firearm, Section 344;
• One count of operation while prohibited, Section 320.18(1)(a);
• One count of possession of a firearm while knowing possession is unauthorized, Section 92(1);
• Two counts of weapons possession contrary to order, Section 117.01(1).

A warrant has been issued for his arrest, and police continue to search for him.

Wanted: Description of Sampson Roberts

CrimeCanada.ca is calling on our community to assist La Ronge RCMP in locating Sampson Roberts. If you see him, you are strongly advised not to approach and to contact police immediately.

RCMP have provided the following description of Sampson Roberts:

• Age: 25
• Height: 5’7”
• Weight: approximately 145 lbs
• Eye colour: brown
• Hair: brown

Image released by RCMP:

Photo: RCMP – Sampson Roberts

How to Report Sightings or Information

The community’s help is critical in this investigation. If you see Sampson Roberts, or have any information about his recent movements or current location, you are asked to contact police immediately.

• Call La Ronge RCMP at 310-RCMP (no area code required within Saskatchewan).
• To remain anonymous, contact Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

Do not attempt to confront, detain, or follow the suspect yourself. Share any relevant details with police, including time, location, direction of travel, clothing, or any associates or vehicles you may observe.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, incidents involving firearms in residential areas—such as this shooting on Bird Place—highlight the importance of rapid information sharing and community vigilance. While RCMP have indicated that the victim’s injuries are serious but not life-threatening, the presence of an outstanding suspect linked to weapons and robbery charges is a concern for public safety in La Ronge and surrounding communities in Saskatchewan.

Residents are encouraged to stay aware of their surroundings, report suspicious behaviour promptly, and avoid escalating any disputes. When a person is wanted in connection with a violent offence, the safest action is always to observe from a distance and relay information directly to police or Crime Stoppers. Community cooperation in situations like this helps officers make quicker arrests and can prevent further harm, supporting our shared mission to build safer neighbourhoods across the province.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the saskatchewan community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.