Officers from Northeast Division were called to the report of a disturbance in a condominium complex near 36 Street and 145 Avenue at approximately 8 p.m. on Sept. 12, 2015.
Police believe the disturbance turned violent and an 18-year-old man was stabbed. He was treated and transported to hospital, where he died of his injuries.
It was reported the suspect, a 17-year-old male, fled the residence after the altercation.
The EPS searched the surrounding area and apprehended the suspect nearby at approximately 10:20 p.m. He was taken into police custody without incident.
The two males involved are related to each other. Police believe they were both residents of the condominium unit where the incident occurred.
The 17-year-old male suspect has been charged with 2nd degree murder. The youth cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act of Canada.
The deceased male will not be identified. An autopsy has been scheduled for the afternoon of Monday, Sept. 14, 2015.
Homicide detectives continue to investigate. The death is being treated as a homicide, pending the Medical Examiner’s findings.
Anyone who has information about this crime is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at http://ift.tt/1az8Eve.
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