Woman charged with murder in connection with Patuanak man’s death: RCMP

A 22-year-old woman is facing a murder charge in connection with a death in the northern community of Patuanak.

According to the RCMP, officers were called to a home in Patuanak at around 1 a.m. on Friday, when they found 26-year-old Brandon Dawatsare suffering an injury.

Dawatsare was declared dead at the scene by paramedics, the Mounties said, and his family has been informed of his death.

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Police said the death was considered suspicious, and RCMP Major Crimes began an investigation.

On Sunday, police said 22-year-old Brittany Bear was arrested in Prince Albert. She’s now facing a charge of second-degree murder in connection with Dawatsare’s death.

She’s scheduled to appear in a Meadow Lake courtroom on Monday, the Mounties said.