Update: Double Homicide - 400 Block Avenue B North

The second victim related to the homicide that took place Wednesday, January 19th has succumbed to his injuries. Phoenix Checkosis, 21 of Saskatoon died in hospital Thursday. Kira Opoonechaw, 19, also of Saskatoon, died of her injuries on Wednesday.

A 20-year-old man, initially charged with Second Degree Murder and Attempted Murder, will be charged with a second count of Second Degree Murder. He remains in custody.

Court Information Number: 991185666


January 20, 2022 8:57 AM

A 20 year old Saskatoon man has been charged in connection with Saskatoon’s first homicide of the year.

At 1:40 PM on Wednesday, Jan. 19th, police responded to a report of an injured person in the 400 block of Ave. B N. When officers arrived they found two victims, a 21 year old man and a 19 year old woman suffering from stab wounds. Both were transported to hospital.  The woman succumbed to her injuries. The man remains in critical condition.

The suspect was arrested a short distance from the scene.  He has been charged with both 2nd degree murder and attempted murder.  He will be appearing in Saskatoon Provincial Court on Thursday morning.

The victims and the suspect were known to each other. At the request of the family the name of the victim is not being released at this time.

Court Information # 991185515


January 19, 2022 7:19 PM

At 1:40 PM this afternoon police responded to a report of an injured person at a residence in the 400 block of Ave. B N.  Upon arrival officers discovered a 21 year old man and a 19 year old woman suffering from life-threatening injuries.  Both were transported to hospital by Medavie Health Services West.  The woman has since died of her injuries.

A 20 year old Saskatoon man was arrested near the scene and is in custody with charges pending.  The SPS Major Crime Section, along with assistance from the Serious Assault Unit and the Forensic Identification Section are continuing the investigation.  Additional information will be released when available.  The suspect and victims were known to each other and the incident is not random in nature.

(Occurrence Number: 22-7268)