Langham shooting suspect died in 'apparent homicide-suicide': RCMP

RCMPofficially confirmed the identity of a deceased shooting suspect following a violent incident on Friday in the community ofLangham, Sask.,about 30 kilometres northwest of Saskatoon.

Police said46-year-old Justin Heimbecker ofLanghamwas found deceasedinside hishome, where there had also been a fire, according to a news release Monday.

A victim,identified as a 38-year-old male fromLangham, was found deceased in front of another homeon the same street. Police said the victim and the accused were known to each other, but were not related.

RCMPsaid they won't be releasing the name of the 38-year-old as there will be no court process for this investigation.

Major Crimes continues to investigate an "apparent homicide-suicide,"RCMP said in the release.

No arrests were made by the Saskatchewan RCMP on Friday, andpolicearen't searching for anyone elsein relation to this investigation. Police said they received no further reports of injuries related to this incident.

Meanwhile, thefire related to theincident was considered suspicious and is being investigated by the office of the fire commissioner.

What happened on Friday

On Friday, July 8,Warman RCMP received a report of a person uttering threats. While responding to this report, policeheard ofof a shooting outside a residence on Kyle Street inLangham, as well asa house fire on the same street.

At that time, the 38-year-old victim was found outside one of the homes on that street.

An emergency alert was issued at about 7:40 a.m. via Sask Alert to the areas surrounding Langham about a dangerous, potentially armed person in the area, and residents were urged to lock their doors and windows and shelter in place.

Shortly after 9 a.m.,RCMP issued an update to the emergency alert identifying the suspect asHeimbecker. RCMP said his whereabout were unknown, and they couldn't search his homewhich was on firefor safety reasons, but continued to search the area.

After the fire was put out, at around 11:40 a.m. officers said they found a body in the burned home,which is now confirmed to be Heimbecker. Shortly after that, the public alert was cancelled.

"Any time there is a loss of life, it is traumatic for the loved ones and communities of those who have lost their lives, as well as for first responders. Our thoughts go out to all those impacted by this tragedy," RCMP said in the release.