The accused, a 15-year-old boy, will make his first court appearance in La Ronge on Thursday. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

By larongeNOW Staff

homicide

Teen charged with second-degree murder in Stanley Mission

May 31, 2023 | 3:53 PM

A 15-year-old boy from Stanley Mission is being charged with second degree murder.

On May 28 at approximately 2:45 a.m., Stanley Mission RCMP received a report of a seriously injured man at a local community hall. Upon police arrival, the man was located on scene and transported to a hospital where he was later declared deceased.

The following day, investigators with Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes executed a search warrant at a residence on Muskeg Crescent in Stanley Mission to recover key evidence required to advance the investigation.

Following a forensic examination that occurred earlier this week, in addition to the information and evidence gathered by investigators, the cause of the man’s death was determined to be the result of a homicide.

The deceased has been identified as 23-year-old Walter Ray Wilson Roberts from Stanley Mission. His family has been notified and Victim Services has been engaged to provide support.

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As a result of the investigation, a 15-year-old male, who cannot be identified due to the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was arrested on May 30. He is charged with second-degree murder, attempted robbery, assault with a weapon (BB air gun), possession of a weapon (knife) while committing an indictable offence, possession of a weapon (BB air gun) while committing an indictable offence, and use of an imitation firearm (BB air gun) while committing an indictable offence.

The youth has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to make his first court appearance in La Ronge Youth Court on June 1 at 9:30 a.m.

Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes appreciates the support received from the community, and the investigational assistance provided by Prince Albert RCMP, Saskatoon RCMP, La Ronge RCMP, Stanley Mission RCMP and the Saskatchewan Coroners Service.

The investigation into the circumstances of Roberts’ death is active and ongoing.

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