The Regina Police Service, in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Coroners’ Service, is continuing a homicide investigation that began on Saturday, May 18, 2019.
After confirmation of identity and notification to next-of-kin, police are now able to release the name of the victim publicly. He is 21 year-old Isaiah Terrel AKACHUK, of Regina
This investigation began when police were dispatched to the area of 7th Avenue and Garnet Street in Regina, at approximately 12:04 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2019. Information received in the call indicated a male was lying on the sidewalk. Police officers arrived and started emergency first-aid on the victim until EMS arrived on scene. The male was transported to hospital and was pronounced deceased a short time later. Since Saturday, numerous resources have been assigned to this case, under the direction of the RPS Major Crimes Unit. This investigation is ongoing, in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Coroners’ Service.
Anyone who has information to assist police in this investigation is asked to contact the Regina Police Service at 306-777-6500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS).