Saskatoon has had its second homicide of the May long weekend, marking the city’s fourth homicide of the year.

At approximately 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, police responded to a report of a person suffering from a stab wound in the area of Avenue B South and Spadina Crescent. A 43-year-old male was found and transported to the hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

At approximately 5:00 a.m. on Saturday officers responded to a motel in the 2000 block of Avenue B North, where they found a 20-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to hospital, but later succumbed to his injuries. A 27-year-old male has been arrested and charged with First Degree Murder, while a second suspect, 26-year-old Lawrence Opikowew, remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous.

The Saskatoon Police Service Major Crime Section is investigating, and anyone with information regarding either homicide investigation is urged to contact the police at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.