Five-Year-Old Injured After Bullets Strike Northern Saskatchewan Home

A five-year-old boy was seriously injured after a shooting on the Lac La Ronge Indian Band in northern Saskatchewan on the evening of January 13, 2019.

According to RCMP, a home on the reserve was shot at multiple times just after 9 p.m. One of the bullets penetrated the wall and struck the child inside. Several other people were in the home at the time but were not physically injured.

First responding officers provided immediate first aid before the child was transported to hospital. His injuries were described as serious but non-life-threatening. The suspects fled the area, and RCMP, along with forensic identification specialists, continued to investigate. Later updates confirmed that additional charges were laid in connection with the incident.

nstructor demonstrating how to control severe bleeding during first aid training.
Knowing how to control severe bleeding can save a life in emergencies.

You can read the full original news report here:
👉 Five-year-old boy injured when bullets strike northern Saskatchewan home

Incidents like this are a reminder that unexpected emergencies can occur anywhere, and the ability to take quick, effective action can make a lifesaving difference.

Immediate First Aid in a Shooting or Severe Bleeding Emergency

Although shootings are rare, severe bleeding can occur in everyday situations—vehicle collisions, workplace injuries, kitchen accidents, or recreational activities. In these moments, knowing what to do in the first few minutes is crucial.

Essential steps if you encounter a gunshot wound or heavy bleeding:

  1. Ensure safety first
    Make sure the scene is safe before approaching the injured person.

  2. Call 911 immediately
    Provide clear details: what happened, where you are, and how many people are injured.

  3. Control the bleeding
    Apply firm, direct pressure with gloved hands or a clean cloth.

    • Add more layers if blood soaks through—do not remove the original.

    • Use a tourniquet if you are trained and the bleeding is severe from a limb.

  4. Keep the person calm and still
    This reduces bleeding and helps prevent shock.

  5. Monitor breathing and responsiveness
    Begin CPR if the person becomes unresponsive and is not breathing.

These skills are easiest to perform effectively when you’ve had proper hands-on training.

Why First Aid and CPR Training Matter

Emergencies happen quickly and often without warning. Having the training to respond confidently can make a critical difference while waiting for paramedics.

By taking a certified first aid course, you’ll learn how to:

  • Identify life-threatening injuries

  • Control severe bleeding and manage trauma

  • Perform CPR and use an AED

  • Provide safe, effective care until advanced help arrives

For comprehensive, hands-on training, consider enrolling in a Standard First Aid course, which covers bleeding control, CPR, AED use, and more.

👉 Learn more about training here:
https://firstaidcalgary.ca/standard-first-aid-courses/

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Being prepared can save lives. If you want to strengthen your emergency response skills, enrolling in First Aid and CPR training is an excellent next step.

You can also explore these general resources on basic first aid and bleeding control:

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