Saskatoon Police and the Officer of the Chief Coroner are investigating a death that occurred at a hospital on Friday morning.

Shortly after 7:00 a.m., January 9, 2026, police responded to the 100 block of Hospital Drive after it was reported that a person was deceased. Further investigation determined hospital security officers entered a patient’s room after it was reported a firearm was seen inside. When security attempted to restrain the male, a physical altercation took place. During the interaction, the male became unresponsive and was later pronounced deceased.

Following the incident, an imitation firearm was located, along with methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

The SPS Major Crime Section and Office of the Chief Coroner are continuing to investigate.