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Police have a announced charges against a Hall Lake man. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
RCMP Update

Arrest made in murder of Muhammad Venne

Jan 26, 2021 | 12:36 PM

After a lengthy investigation, an arrest was made in relation to the death of Muhammad Venne on Jan. 25.

According to a media release, Keagan Nelson-Smith, 21, of Hall Lake, Sask., has been charged with second-degree murder. Nelson-Smith will make his first court appearance Jan. 28 at La Ronge Provincial Court at 9:30 a.m.

Venne, 29, was found outside of a residence on Bells Point on June 3, 2020, suffering from life-threatening injuries. He was transported to hospital by ambulance, but he was pronounced deceased shortly after his arrival.

A couple months after his murder, a walk was held to bring awareness to the case.