Pelican Lake First Nation man charged in death of family member

Saskatchewan police say a man has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of a family member.

They say they were called to a home on Pelican Lake First Nation because of a reported altercation, where a man sustained life-threatening injuries.

Police say Dustin Craig Chamakese was pronounced dead, and a suspect was charged with second-degree murder.

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They say the accused and the deceased are related, but did not say how.

Police say the accused is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday.