A 19-year-old man is facing charges of second-degree murder, aggravated assault and sexual assault after a Boxing Day incident north of Prince Albert.
According to a press release from the Prince Albert RCMP, shortly after midnight officers received a report of an injured 17-year-old woman at the Wahpeton health centre. Investigators determined her injuries were the result of an assault and went to a residence in Wahpeton where the assault was alleged to have occurred.
While at the residence, the RCMP found Zellall Highway, 19, suffering what they believed to be life-threatening injuries. Officers took him to the local clinic, where EMS pronounced him deceased.
Investigators identified a suspect at a nearby residence. He was taken by paramedics to the hospital for treatment.
The 17-year-old female was also taken by paramedics to the hospital for treatment of her injuries.
Nathan Waditaka has been charged. He is due for a first court appearance on Monday at 9:30 a.m.
The investigation is ongoing and is being conducted by the RCMP Major Crimes Unit North, the Saskatchewan Coroner’s Service and the Saskatchewan RCMP General Investigation Section.
An autopsy is to be conducted Monday in Saskatoon.
