The RCMP is investigating a fatal shooting that claimed the life of 16-year-old male at a Hutterite Colony in the RM of Cartier Sunday.

Police say in a release, Headingley RCMP received a report that a youth had been shot at Lakeside Hutterite Colony just before 3:30 p.m. yesterday. The 16-year-old male who had been shot was pronounced dead at the scene. Mounties say he was with other youth at the time of the incident.

Police say there is no concern for public safety in relation to the shooting. No charges have been laid.

The RCMP Major Crime Services is assisting with the ongoing investigation.