Saskatoon Investigates 15th Homicide of 2024, Nearing Record High

Police are working to gather evidence after the latest homicide brings the city close to its 2019 record of 16 violent deaths in a year.

Saskatoon police are investigating the city's 15th homicide of the year, which occurred at a bungalow near Avenue Q North and 22nd Street West.
The city's record for annual homicides is 16, set in 2019, putting Saskatoon just one incident away from tying the all-time high.
Police have not released details about the victim or the circumstances of the incident, with major crimes and forensic teams currently gathering evidence.
Chief Cam McBride noted that many homicides in Saskatoon occur unpredictably, making proactive prevention measures challenging.
Efforts to address violent crime include calls for increased funding and resources to deploy more officers in vulnerable areas.