RCMP are investigating a suspicious death on the Montreal Lake Cree Nation very early Tuesday morning.

Around 12:40am, there was a report of a man who required medical assistance. The man was on a road and he was pronounced dead on the scene by paramedics.

The man has been identified as 50-year-old Keith Stewart. Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes are handling the investigation. Residents on the Montreal Lake Cree Nation, about one hour north of Prince Albert, will notice an increased police presence over an undetermined period while the investigation continues.

The RCMP is asking anyone with information to contact Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskatchewancrimestoppers.com.