Members of the Saskatoon Police Service Major Crime Section are investigating Saskatoon’s third homicide of the year.

At approximately 5:00 a.m., May 17, 2025, police responded to a motel in the 2000 block of Avenue B North after it was reported a person was suffering from a gunshot wound. Inside, an injured 20-year-old male was located and transported to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

A 27yr old male has been arrested and charged with First Degree Murder. A second male, identified as 26-year-old Lawrence Opikowew, is still outstanding and considered armed and dangerous. Opikokew is described as being Indigenous, 6’4” in height, 190 lbs, with short black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information on the location of Lawrence Opikokew is asked to contact Saskatoon Police at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.