Two people, including a 15-year-old are facing second degree murder charges in the death of an Atikameg First Nation man.
On December 30, 2024, High Prairie RCMP were called to a wooded area in Atikameg First Nation for a deceased male with suspicious injuries. The death was ruled a homicide, and the deceased was identified as 26-year-old Christian Mitchell.
On July 25, 2025, a 44-year-old man and a 15-year-old were arrested and charged with 2nd degree murder.