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UPDATE: Saskatoon homicide suspect wanted on Canada-wide warrant arrested by police

Saskatoon police have issued an arrest warrant for Curtis Kevin Morin, 25, who is wanted for second-degree murder in the city’s second homicide of 2017.

Police said Bailey Lonechild was stabbed early Tuesday morning at a home in the 100-block of Avenue M South.

He was taken to St. Paul’s Hospital where he died from his injury.

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Lonechild served six years for manslaughter in the August 2005 death of Justin Sproat.

Sproat, 17, was killed at a house party in Saskatoon when he was stabbed over a dispute about a baseball cap.

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Those close to Lonechild said he was an amazing brother and best friend who had a wonderful outlook on life.

“He had an intriguing love for learning. It could range from the music field allB the way to personal growth,” said one person close to him, who requested anonymity.

“Since his conviction, he really took the time to bring others to a more positive energy level … and never wanted any of his family to bear the consequences of his actions.

They said Lonechild had turned things around but struggle with the recent passing of his father.

“After his father passed away, he seemed lost, but truly he wasn’t,” the family member said.

Police said the current whereabouts of Morin are unknown.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Saskatoon police at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.