News release

Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes investigating suspicious death

October 7, 2025 - Yorkton, Saskatchewan
From: Saskatchewan RCMP

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On October 7, 2025 at approximately 3:10 p.m., Yorkton RCMP received a report of a deceased male outside a residence on Victoria Avenue in Yorkton, SK.

Officers immediately responded and secured the scene for further investigation. Saskatchewan RCMP are working to identify the male. We are not providing additional details about him at this time.

The male’s death is considered suspicious. As a result, Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes has taken carriage of the investigation.

Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes is asking anyone who lives in the 100^th block area of Victoria Avenue in Yorkton to check their home security cameras and doorbell cameras between noon on October 5 and the afternoon on October 7. If your device captured images or videos of suspicious activity, please report it to police immediately by calling 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

Investigators advise there will be an increased police presence in the 100^th block area of Victoria Avenue in Yorkton for an undetermined amount of time.

We are unable to provide additional information about this investigation at this time. Updates will be provided when available. If an imminent risk to public safety is identified, we will notify the public.

Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes continue to investigate.

Background:

Saskatchewan RCMP advise there is an increased police presence in Yorkton in relation to an ongoing investigation. People are asked to avoid the areas where police officers are present and follow any police direction provided.

We will provide an update on this investigation as soon as we are able. If an imminent risk to public safety is identified, we will notify the public.