Community Alert: Manslaughter Charge After Death on Saulteaux First Nation

RCMP Homicide Unit Lays Manslaughter Charge

In the early morning hours of June 5, 2026, Saskatchewan RCMP responded to a report of a seriously injured man at a residence on Saulteaux First Nation, Saskatchewan. When officers arrived around 4:00 a.m., emergency medical services declared the victim deceased at the scene.

The deceased has been identified as 53-year-old Leonard Moccasin of Saulteaux First Nation. His family has been notified and are being supported by victim services. Following an investigation by the Saskatchewan RCMP Homicide Investigation Unit (HIU), a 30-year-old man has now been charged with manslaughter in connection with his death.

Official RCMP Incident Details

According to the official RCMP release, the incident unfolded as follows:

• On June 5, 2026, at approximately 4:00 a.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of an injured male at a residence on Saulteaux First Nation, SK.
• RCMP officers responded immediately and located an injured adult male.
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) attended and the male was pronounced deceased at the scene.
• The victim was later identified as 53-year-old Leonard Moccasin from Saulteaux First Nation.
• The death was considered suspicious, and an adult male was arrested at the scene.
• The Saskatchewan RCMP Homicide Investigation Unit (HIU) assumed primary responsibility for the investigation.

Charges and Court Information

As a result of the ongoing investigation, RCMP have laid the following charge:

• Bradley Redbear, 30, of Saulteaux First Nation, Saskatchewan, is charged with:
  – One (1) count of Manslaughter, contrary to Section 236(a) of the Criminal Code (laid on June 6, 2026).
• Court appearance: He is scheduled to appear in North Battleford Provincial Court on June 8, 2026.

The investigation remains active. The Saskatchewan RCMP HIU is being supported by the Battlefords and Prince Albert Serious Crimes Units, as well as the Battlefords RCMP General Investigation Section and Forensic Identification Section.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

Violent incidents that result in a loss of life, such as this case on Saulteaux First Nation, have lasting impacts on families, First Nations communities, and nearby municipalities across Saskatchewan. While manslaughter and homicide events are less frequent than property or opportunistic crimes, they are among the most serious offences tracked in our community safety and crime statistics reporting. Residents interested in understanding how violent crime trends vary between communities can review localized data, such as our profiles for areas like Lucky Man, Saskatchewan crime statistics and safety data and rural municipalities such as Mankota No. 45 crime and safety profile.

From CrimeCanada.ca’s perspective, staying informed about serious investigations helps community members remain aware of potential risk factors, support neighbours who may be affected, and cooperate with law enforcement when requested. Although there has been an arrest in this case and no specific ongoing public safety threat has been identified in the official release, we encourage residents to be cautious around late-night gatherings, promptly report disturbances or suspected violence to police or 911, and make use of victim support and counseling resources when needed. Our mission is to help communities across Saskatchewan use accurate, timely information to build safer, more resilient neighbourhoods.

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.