Cross Lake RCMP are investigating after a 13-year-old boy was fatally shot in Pimicikamak Cree Nation on Saturday evening.

Police said they were called to a residence at 5:40 p.m. on Aug. 16 following a report of a shooting. The boy was taken to the local nursing station, where he was pronounced dead.

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A 17-year-old male was arrested at the scene, and officers seized a firearm. RCMP said they are not looking for additional suspects.

The death is being investigated as a homicide. Cross Lake RCMP, along with RCMP Major Crimes Services and Forensic Identification Services, remain on the case.

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