Suspicious Death Confirmed Homicide


December 5, 2019 5:07 PM

The Saskatoon Police Service Major Crime Section has laid homicide charges in regards to the death of a 25-year-old man in August.

A 20-year-old man is charged with First Degree Murder, Using a Firearm in Commission of Offence, Unauthorized Possession of Firearm and Discharging Firearm - Recklessness. He is expected to appear in Provincial Court tomorrow morning.

On August 18, 2019, Police responded to the 1800 block of 20th Street West for reports of an injured man. Upon arrival they located the victim, identified as 25-year-old Andrew Merasty, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Following the completion of an autopsy yesterday, Saskatoon Police are now investigating Sunday’s call of an injured person, as a homicide.

The 25-year-old man, whose identity is not being released at the request of family, was located in the 1800 block of 20th Street West on August 18, 2019. He was found to be suffering from a gunshot wound and succumbed to his injuries in hospital.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Saskatoon Police and request to speak to a Major Crimes investigator, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

This is Saskatoon’s 10th homicide of 2019.


August 19, 2019 10:39 AM

The Saskatoon Police Major Crime Section is continuing to investigate after Police responded to a report of an injured person at approximately 10:00 a.m., August 18, 2019 in the 1800 block of 20th Street West. The victim was transported to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Police are investigating the incident as a suspicious death.

A 25-year-old man has been identified as the victim. Family of the victim have requested that his name not be released at this time.

An autopsy is scheduled for tomorrow.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Saskatoon Police at 306-975-8300 and request to speak to a Major Crimes investigator, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

(Occurrence Number: 19-87505)