Community Alert: Three Wanted After Shooting on Yellow Quill First Nation

Rose Valley RCMP are searching for three adult men wanted in connection with an armed robbery and shooting on Yellow Quill First Nation, Saskatchewan. The incident occurred on the evening of June 20, 2026, when two men walking in the community were confronted by a group and robbed at gunpoint.

During the robbery, a firearm was fired, injuring one of the victims. The suspects fled the area before police arrived. The incident was reported to Rose Valley RCMP the evening of June 21. The injured man was taken to hospital and treated for injuries that are described as non-life-threatening. Arrest warrants have now been issued for three identified suspects, and police are asking the public across the region, including those familiar with Yellow Quill community safety patterns, to stay alert.

Official RCMP Details

Investigators from Rose Valley RCMP, with support from Yorkton RCMP Police Dog Services, searched the area following the report but were unable to find the suspects. Continued investigation has led to multiple charges against three men. All three are currently wanted on warrants and are known to travel to the Saskatoon area.

Accused: Kynan Desjarlais (23) – Yellow Quill First Nation

23-year-old Kynan Desjarlais, from Yellow Quill First Nation, faces the following charges:

• Two counts – robbery with a firearm (Criminal Code, Section 344)
• One count – discharging a firearm while being reckless (Section 244.2(3))
• One count – discharging a firearm with intent (Section 244)
• One count – assault with a weapon (Section 267(a))
• One count – careless use of a firearm (Section 86(1))
• One count – possession of a firearm knowing possession is unauthorized (Section 92(1))
• One count – using a firearm in the commission of an offence (Section 85(1)(a))
• One count – carrying a concealed weapon (Section 90(1))
• One count – possession of a restricted firearm (Section 95(1))
• Two counts – weapons possession contrary to order (Section 117.01(1))
• One count – pointing a firearm (Section 87(1))

Description – Kynan Desjarlais:

• Height: 6’0″
• Weight: 149 lbs
• Eye colour: brown
• Hair: brown

A police-supplied image of Kynan Desjarlais is shown below:

Accused: Damon Nippi (32) – Yellow Quill First Nation

32-year-old Damon Nippi, from Yellow Quill First Nation, is charged with:

• Two counts – robbery with a firearm (Criminal Code, Section 344)
• One count – failing to comply with release order conditions (Section 145(5)(a))

Description – Damon Nippi:

• Height: 5’8″
• Weight: 154 lbs
• Eye colour: brown
• Hair: black
• Distinctive features: tattoos on both arms, tattoo on the right side of the neck, and a cross tattoo under the left eye

Accused: Rylance Quewezance (29) – Saskatoon

29-year-old Rylance Quewezance, from Saskatoon, is charged with:

• One count – robbery with a firearm (Criminal Code, Section 344)

Description – Rylance Quewezance:

• Height: 5’6″
• Weight: 149 lbs
• Eye colour: brown
• Hair: black

How the Community Can Help

Community assistance is urgently needed. If you see Kynan Desjarlais, Damon Nippi, or Rylance Quewezance, do not approach them. Instead, contact police immediately with any sighting or information about their whereabouts, or about this incident.

Contact to report information:

• Rose Valley RCMP: call 310-RCMP (no area code required in Saskatchewan)
• Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers (anonymous tips): 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit www.saskcrimestoppers.com

Residents in and around Yellow Quill First Nation and Rose Valley may also wish to review local trends and safety information through resources such as Rose Valley crime and safety statistics to better understand broader risk patterns in the region.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, an armed robbery and shooting in a small Saskatchewan community is a serious public safety event that has implications well beyond the immediate victims. When firearms are used during street-level robberies, the risk to bystanders and families nearby increases sharply, particularly in communities where people routinely walk between homes and local gathering places.

We encourage residents of Yellow Quill First Nation, Rose Valley, and surrounding areas to stay aware of their surroundings when walking at night, try to travel in groups where possible, and promptly report any suspicious activity, especially if it appears someone may be armed or acting aggressively. Community members who recognize the wanted individuals can play a critical role in resolving this investigation safely by contacting police or Crime Stoppers rather than intervening themselves. Timely, accurate reporting is one of the most effective tools communities have to reduce violent incidents and help create safer neighbourhoods across Saskatchewan.

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.