Community Alert: Highway 135 Shooting Under Investigation in Pelican Narrows
Pelican Narrows RCMP are investigating an early-morning shooting that left two adult men seriously injured in the community of Pelican Narrows, Saskatchewan. The incident occurred outside a residence along Highway 135 on May 2, 2026, after multiple reports of gunfire were called in to police.
According to investigators, several people riding two all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) approached a group gathered outside the home. At least one person on the ATVs fired a gun toward the group before the riders fled the scene. Both injured men were taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, and the investigation into the suspects and motive is ongoing.
Official Incident Details
Based on information released by Pelican Narrows RCMP, the known details of the shooting are as follows:
- On May 2, 2026, at approximately 5:00 a.m., officers received several reports of shots fired outside a residence on Highway 135 in Pelican Narrows, SK.
- Responding officers determined that a group of people were gathered near the residence when multiple individuals on two ATVs approached.
- At least one person riding on the ATVs was armed with a firearm and fired toward the group outside the residence.
- The suspects on the ATVs left the area immediately after the gunfire.
- Two adult male victims suffered injuries from the firearm discharge.
- Both victims went to hospital for treatment; their injuries are described as serious but not life-threatening.
Suspect Vehicle and Clothing Descriptions
Information about the ATVs and clothing of the individuals involved, as reported to police, includes:
- One ATV was described as red in colour.
- The second ATV was described as green with a camouflage pattern.
- The riders were reported to be wearing dark-coloured clothing.
- The riders also had their faces covered at the time of the incident.
Pelican Narrows RCMP advise that the investigation remains active. Police have indicated that if they identify any immediate or new threat to public safety linked to this incident, further public notifications will be issued.
RCMP Request for Witnesses and Information
This case depends heavily on community support. If you live in or travelled through the Highway 135 area in Pelican Narrows in the early hours of May 2, 2026, and saw ATVs matching these descriptions or any suspicious activity, police want to hear from you.
CrimeCanada.ca is asking our community members in northern Saskatchewan to review any home surveillance, dashcam, or business camera footage from around that time. Even brief or unclear video of ATVs, unusual vehicle movements, or gatherings along Highway 135 may provide valuable leads for investigators.
If you have any information related to this shooting, or witnessed anything suspicious in the vicinity of Highway 135 in Pelican Narrows during the early morning of May 2, please contact:
- Pelican Narrows RCMP: call 310-RCMP (no area code required within Saskatchewan)
- Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers (anonymous tips): call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit www.saskcrimestoppers.com
Anonymous tips can still make a critical difference. Even if you are unsure whether your information is important, police encourage you to share what you know.
CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this shooting underscores the serious risks posed by gun violence and mobile offenders using ATVs or other off-road vehicles to approach and leave scenes quickly. Incidents like this can have a lasting impact on community confidence and well-being in northern communities such as Pelican Narrows, Saskatchewan crime and safety statistics show the importance of ongoing vigilance and reporting. We encourage residents to stay alert during late-night and early-morning hours, to avoid confronting potentially armed individuals, and to immediately report gunfire, suspicious ATV activity, or groups loitering near homes and along rural highways.
To help foster a safer environment, consider the following general safety practices:
- Report any sounds of gunfire or dangerous behaviour to 911 or 310-RCMP as soon as it is safe to do so.
- Use exterior lighting and, where possible, security cameras to increase visibility around homes and driveways.
- Share credible safety information with neighbours, but avoid spreading rumours or unverified details online.
- Provide information directly to police or Crime Stoppers if you see ATVs or vehicles being used in suspicious ways, especially near gatherings or residences at night.
CrimeCanada.ca remains committed to providing timely, data-informed safety updates to support communities across Saskatchewan as they work together to reduce violence and protect residents.
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.