Members of the Saskatoon Police Service Major Crime Section are investigating the city’s fourth homicide of the year — and the second over the May long weekend.
At approximately 11:00 p.m. on May 18, 2025, police responded to the area of Avenue B South and Spadina Crescent following a report of a person suffering from a stab wound. A 43-year-old male was located and transported to hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Saskatoon Police Service at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
At approximately 5 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 27 year 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.
