SAULTEAUX FIRST NATION — A home invasion on Saulteaux First Nation Monday at about 6 a.m. has left two men seriously injured.
Police say one man, found at the scene of the invasion, is suffering from serious stab wounds. Another man, who was being treated at Battlefords Union Hospital for a gunshot wound, was determined to have also been at the residence.
Troy Ian Walter Moccasin, 23, and 19-year-old Blake Moccasin of Saulteaux First Nation appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court Tuesday facing several charges. RCMP are still seeking a third perpetrator.
RCMP say both were at the residence on the Saulteaux First Nation when three men broke in with their faces covered. According to police one victim was shot in the back with a shotgun and the other was attacked with edged weapons. While serious, the men’s injuries are described as non-life-threatening, although both were transported to hospital in Saskatoon for treatment.
The men arrested have both been charged with break, enter and aggravated assault, possession of a weapon and wearing a disguise or mask with intent.
Troy Moccasin also faces charges of discharging a firearm with intent, use of a firearm in the commission of an offence, possession of a firearm contrary to prohibition order and two counts of breach of an undertaking.
Additional charges against Blake Moccasin are possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order, two counts of breach of probation, breach of an undertaking and obstruction of a police officer.
All are Criminal Code offences.
Battlefords RCMP Provincial General Investigations Section indicates the investigation is ongoing and information regarding the third individual involved will be released soon.
