Man, 35, dead after assault in Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation: Sask. RCMP

A 35-year-old man from Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation who was badly injured in an assault earlier this week has died in hospital, Saskatchewan RCMP say, and they're now asking the public for help in their investigation.

Loon Lake RCMP received a report of a serious assault at around 9 a.m. last Monday, police said in a news release earlier this week.

Officers who respondedfound a seriouslyinjured man at a home on the First Nation, which is about 270 kilometres northwest of Saskatoon. He was taken to hospital.

In an update Saturday, police said the victim had died in hospital. Theyidentified him as Shoshone Morningchild of Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation.

The Saskatchewan RCMP major crimes and general investigation sections have taken over what is now being treated as a suspicious death investigation, Saturday's update said. The Saskatchewan Coroners Service is also involved and an autopsy has been ordered.

RCMP are now seeking assistance from the public, and ask anyonewith information that may help in their investigationcallRCMP at 310-RCMP ortheir local police service, or by contacting Crime Stoppersanonymously at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at saskcrimestoppers.com.