Saskatchewan reports a record 38 homicides in 2024, marking a 27% rise from the prior year.
In 2024, Saskatchewan saw a record 38 homicide cases, a 27% increase from the previous year, with 40 victims total. The North District was hit hardest, accounting for 22 cases. The province's homicide rate of 7.2 victims per 100,000 people is significantly higher than Canada's national rate of 1.94. The RCMP charged 36 individuals in these cases. Addictions, mental health issues, and intimate partner violence are cited as underlying factors.
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