(WABASEEMOONG FIRST NATION, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), in partnership with the Treaty Three Police Service (T3PS), has laid a murder charge related to a homicide in Wabaseemoong First Nation.
On June 21, 2024, members of the T3PS and Emergency Medical Services responded to a residence and located one individual in medical distress. The individual was subsequently pronounced deceased.
The deceased has been identified as Carl Lee JAMIESON Junior, 34-years-old, of Wabaseemong First Nation. A post-mortem examination will be conducted at the Centre of Forensic Sciences in Toronto next week.
As a result of the investigation, Sheldon MCDONALD, 33-years-old, of Wabaseemong First Nation has been arrested and charged with Second Degree Murder contrary to Section 235 (1) of the Criminal Code. The accused has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora on July 11, 2024.
The investigation by the T3PS, OPP Forensic Identification Services, and OPP North West Region Crime Unit is continuing under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in conjunction with the Office of Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.
There is no threat to public safety at this time. Members of the public can expect to see a large police presence in the area as a result of the investigation.
