Saskatchewan

Weekend death now considered a homicide, say Regina police

Police have identified the victim as Keenan Scott Toto, 23. He was found lying injured on a street in the North Central area in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Major crimes unit and coroner called to the scene

The death of Keenan Scott Toto on the weekend is being investigated as a homicide. Toto was found lying on the road early Sunday morning. (Creeden Martell/CBC)

Regina police say the death of a man found lying injured in the street Sunday morning is being investigated as a homicide. 

The victim has been identified as Keenan Scott Toto, 23.

Officers arrived in the 1200 block of Queen Street around 4 a.m. CST Sunday in response to a call. 

Major crimes and forensic identification units, as well as the coroner were called to the scene.

Police say they have notified the man's family and the victim services unit has been assigned to follow up with them.

Police say it's the city's ninth homicide of 2019.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Regina Police Service at 306-777-6500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.