Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Bearskin Lake youth faces Murder Charge

A 15 year old youth from the Bearskin Lake First Nation is due to appear in Kenora Court this morning on murder charges.

The Nishinaski-Aski Police says they were called to the nursing station in the remote community early Sunday morning.

Police say one man had been pronounced dead at the scene, while the other was taken to hospital in Sioux Lookout for treatment.

The deceased has been identified as 20 year old Neil Fiddler from Bearskin Lake.

An autopsy will take place in Toronto today to determine the cause of death.

In the meantime, the OPP's Northwest Crime Unit has been brought in to help out
with the investigation.

The 15 year old suspect, has been charged with second degree murder and also
attempted murder.