RCMP are no longer looking for a second suspect in connection to three stabbing incidents at three separate homes on the Big River First Nation Saturday afternoon.

On Saturday at approximately 3:50 p.m., Big River RCMP received a report of a stabbing at a home on Big River First Nation. A woman was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a fight between her and a man.

About 10 minutes later Big River RCMP received a report that a stabbing had occurred at a second home on the First Nation. Investigation determined a group of people entered the residence and stabbed a male. He was also taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

And 20 minutes after that another report of a man in a third home who was stabbed. He was flown to hospital by STARS for treatment.

While officers were responding to the third stabbing, they received a report of an attempted armed robbery with a machete in Victoire, SK. Investigation determined a male approached a vehicle and threatened the driver. The driver got out of the vehicle and ran off. The male suspect was unable to steal the vehicle and fled on foot in an unknown direction.

The Saskatchewan RCMP continue to look for a male suspect in relation to the stabbings. Twenty-nine-year-old Ryan Lachance is described as approximately 5’6″ tall and 150 lbs. He has brown eyes and brown hair. Ryan has a teardrop tattoo under his left eye. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie with a large white logo on it, and black pants.  He is also wanted by Big River RCMP in relation to an unrelated aggravated assault that occurred in November 2024.

The last confirmed sighting of Ryan Lachance was around 5:30 p.m. on Saturday in the Victoire, SK area. RCMP say he may be in a stolen black KIA Optima with Saskatchewan license plate 649 NPP OR a grey BMW SUV, but this is not confirmed.

If you see Ryan Lachance, the black KIA Optima, or the grey BMW SUV, call your local police immediately. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

Residents in the Big River First Nation area will note an increased police presence while this investigation continues.