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2nd-degree murder charge laid in Ahtahakoop First Nation man's death

An RCMP Patrol unit is seen in this file photo. An RCMP Patrol unit is seen in this file photo.
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A man has been charged with murder after the death of a 51-year-old Ahtahakoop First Nation man.

Around 3:45 a.m. Tuesday, Ahtahakoop RCMP officers were called to a home in the community after a reported assault.

Officers found Jimmy Williams unresponsive and he was pronounced dead on scene by EMS, according to an RCMP news release.

A man was arrested on Tuesday in connection with Wiliams' death.

Tyrell Knife, 24, faces one count of second-degree murder.

Knife made his first court appearance on Wednesday in Prince Albert.

He is next scheduled to appear in court on June 25.

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