Homicide detectives arrested and charged the youth late last night, Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, with second-degree murder, possession of a weapon and robbery for the death of Shawn Richard.
Richard, 32, was found deceased, lying in the middle of 95 Street between 117 and 118 avenues, at approximately 3:20 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 31, 2015.
Autopsy results confirmed that Richard died early Monday morning, as a result of a stab wound to the chest.
The youth’s identity cannot be revealed under the Youth Criminal Justice Act of Canada.
Update:
Prior to his death, Richard had also been identified as the primary suspect in the murder of Claudia Iron-Howard, the city’s ninth homicide of the year, back on June 4, 2015.
As a result, the Iron-Howard investigation is now considered concluded.
Background on the Claudia Iron-Howard death:
Officers were called to a report of a stabbing in the area of 106 Avenue and 103 Street at approximately 4:45 a.m., on Thursday, June 4, 2015.
A woman was found with life threatening injuries. She was treated at the scene by EMS and taken to hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries.
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