Carrot River RCMP: male charged after reports of firearm-related incidents

November 12, 2026 - Carrot River, Saskatchewan
From: Saskatchewan RCMP

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During the evening of November 7, 2026, Carrot River RCMP received multiple reports of a male in possession of a firearm on Red Earth Cree Nation. 

Investigation determined the male pointed a firearm at another individual. The firearm was not discharged. The armed male later left the area on foot. Further investigation determined an unoccupied vehicle had been struck by a bullet and several of its windows were damaged at a separate location. No physical injuries were reported to police as a result of either incident.

Carrot River RCMP deployed a remotely piloted aircraft system and began searching the area for the male. Nipawin RCMP assisted in the search.

As a result of investigation, Carrot River RCMP arrested an adult male at a residence later that evening. 

23-year-old Kieferson Head from Red Earth Cree Nation is charged with:

• one count, assault with a weapon, Section 267(a), Criminal Code;
• one count, pointing a firearm, Section 87, Criminal Code;
• two counts, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, Section 88, Criminal Code;
• two counts, unauthorized possession of a firearm, Section 91(1), Criminal Code;
• one count, discharge a firearm while being reckless, Section 244.2(1)(b), Criminal Code; and
• one count, mischief under $5000 – damage to motor vehicle, Section 430(4), Criminal Code.

Kieferson Head is scheduled to appear in court in Carrot River on November 12, 2026.