The victim of the June 10 assault on Muskowekwan First Nation has died in hospital. His family has been notified.

Saskatchewan RCMP’s Homicide Investigation Unit (HIU) have taken carriage of this investigation.

Investigators are now identifying the victim, 78-year-old Douglas Moise from Muskowekwan First Nation.

Investigators believe the assault took place sometime between the afternoon of June 9 and morning of June 10. They would like to speak with anyone who saw – or captured on surveillance camera – any suspicious activity on Muskowekwan First Nation in that time range. They would also like to speak with anyone who saw or talked with Douglas Moise on June 9.