RCMP continue manhunt after multiple stabbings reported at Big River First Nation

Saskatchewan RCMP is continuing to investigate three stabbing incidents on Big River First Nation.

The stabbings were first reported late Saturday afternoon. Between approximately 3:50 p.m. and 4:20 p.m., Big River RCMP received reports of three separate stabbing incidents at three difference residences, each with a single victim.

While police were responding to the third stabbing incident, they received a report of an attempted robbery in the Victoire, Sask., area, approximately 100 kilometres northwest of Prince Albert.

They determined that an unknown suspect threatened a driver with a machete, before fleeing on foot after failing to steal the vehicle.

The RCMP said the first two victims, a male and a female, were taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The third victim was transported to hospital by a Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service (STARS) helicopter.

Investigators are still working to determine if these incidents are random in nature. 

Saskatchewan RCMP initially stated that the suspects were two males — 19-year-old Kenneth Joseph and 29-year-old Ryan Lachance. They have now reduced their search to only Lachance.

Lachance is about five feet six inches tall and 150 pounds, with a teardrop tattoo under his left eye. He was last seen wearing black pants and a black hoodie with a white logo.

Lachance is also wanted by Big River RCMP in relation to an unrelated aggravated assault from November 2024.

The last confirmed sighting of Lachance was around 5:30 p.m. on Saturday in the Victoire, Sask., area.

Lachance may be driving a black KIA, license plate 649 NPP, or a grey BMW SUV. 

Saskatchewan RCMP say Lachance is considered armed and dangerous, and should not be approached. If spotted, police urge the public to dial 911, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).