Karrena Young, 23, of Pakwaw Lake, initially charged with manslaughter in the death of a child on Shoal Lake Cree Nation, is now facing a second-degree murder charge. The child was found unresponsive and pronounced dead at the scene on the evening of May 23, despite life-saving efforts. The upgraded charge follows further investigation and consultation with the Crown. Young's next court appearance is scheduled for June 26 in Melfort provincial court.
Manslaughter charge upgraded to murder in death of Shoal Lake Cree Nation child
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Karrena Young, 23, of Pakwaw Lake, initially charged with manslaughter in the death of a child on Shoal Lake Cree Nation, is now facing a second-degree murder charge. The child was found unresponsive and pronounced dead at the scene on the evening of May 23, despite life-saving efforts. The upgraded charge follows further investigation and consultation with the Crown. Young's next court appearance is scheduled for June 26 in Melfort provincial court.
Trending- 1 May 23, 2025: RCMP respond to a report of a seriously injured child at a home on Shoal Lake Cree Nation; child pronounced dead.
- 2 Karrena Young arrested and initially charged with manslaughter.
- 3 May 30, 2025: Manslaughter charge upgraded to second-degree murder.
- 4 June 26, 2025: Karrena Young's next court appearance in Melfort provincial court.
- Karrena Young now faces a more serious charge of second-degree murder.
- The child died as a result of the injuries.
What: A manslaughter charge against Karrena Young was upgraded to second-degree murder in the death of a child.
When: Charge upgraded on May 30, 2025; the child was found injured on the evening of May 23, 2025; Karrena Young's next court appearance is June 26, 2025.
Where: A home on Shoal Lake Cree Nation, Saskatchewan, Canada; Melfort provincial court.
Why: Following further investigation and consultation with the Crown, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) determined there was sufficient evidence to upgrade the charge.
How: The child was found seriously injured and unresponsive at a home on Shoal Lake Cree Nation, and despite life-saving efforts, was pronounced dead at the scene.