UPDATE: Saskatchewan RCMP’s Homicide Investigation Unit investigating homicide in Sucker River

March 6, 2026 - Sucker River, Saskatchewan
From: Saskatchewan RCMP

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Saskatchewan RCMP’s Homicide Investigation Unit has charged an adult male in relation to the death of 39-year-old Stephen McKenzie in the Lac La Ronge Indian Band community of Sucker River. 

Andrew Douglas MacDonald, a 24-year-old from Lindsay, ON, is charged with one count, second-degree murder, Section 235(1), Criminal Code in relation to the death of Stephen McKenzie. 

On June 11, he was arrested at the Central East Correctional Centre in Lindsay, ON by Saskatchewan RCMP’s Saskatoon Warrant Enforcement and Suppression Team and transported back to Saskatchewan.  

Andrew Douglas MacDonald is scheduled to appear in La Ronge Provincial Court on June 12, 2026. 

Background

2026-03-05

Saskatchewan RCMP’s Homicide Investigation Unit (HIU) is asking for the public’s assistance following a homicide in the Lac La Ronge Indian Band community of Sucker River.

On March 4, 2026, at approximately 12:20 a.m., La Ronge RCMP received a report of an injured person at a residence in the Lac La Ronge Indian Band community of Sucker River.  

Officers responded immediately and located an injured man. They began providing medical attention. EMS arrived and transported the man to hospital, where he was later declared deceased. Saskatchewan RCMP’s HIU took carriage of the investigation. 

The victim has been identified as 39-year-old Stephen McKenzie, from the Lac La Ronge Indian Band. His family has been notified and victim services made available to them. 

Investigators, with assistance from the Saskatchewan Coroners Service, have determined that Stephen's death is a homicide. Saskatchewan RCMP’s HIU continues to investigate and are actively working to identify and locate the suspect(s) involved. 

Investigators are releasing Stephen’s name as they are asking anyone with information about his death to report it to La Ronge RCMP by dialling 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

As this is an active and ongoing investigation, we are currently unable to provide further details. Updates will be provided when possible. If an imminent risk to public safety is identified, we will notify the public.

The Homicide Investigation Unit, formerly known as the Major Crimes Unit, is part of the Saskatchewan RCMP’s Major Crimes Branch.

The Homicide Investigation Unit investigates homicides, suspicious deaths, missing persons where foul play is suspected or likely, explosions believed to be of a criminal nature involving death or injury, and other incidents, as directed.