WIIKWEMKOONG—The sign on the left hand side of the road leading into Wiikwemkoong bears the faded image of a young man and a family’s desperate plea for justice and closure. Almost 11 years ago, Anthony (Antz) Samuel Mandamin was walking on Kaboni Road after a house party in the Village of Wiikwemkoong when he was struck and killed by a driver who then fled the scene. Mr. Mandamin was only 25 at the time.
On the 10th anniversary of his death, the provincial government offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who were responsible for his death.
The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) are continuing their investigation under the direction of OPP Detective Inspector Gilles Depratto.
Wikwemikong Tribal Police Special Constable Alana Eshkawkogan confirmed that the police have received numerous tips since the announcement of the reward and that the investigation is still ongoing.
Any person with information regarding the driver responsible for this incident including witnesses who were passengers in this vehicle should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122, the Wikwemikong Tribal Police at 705-859-3141 or their nearest police authority.
