Man charged with first-degree murder in connection with shooting death of 30-year-old woman Monday

Homicide detectives have charged Lenny Lavalee, 32, with numerous offences including first-degree murder in connection with the death of Nicole Leeanne Cooney early Monday morning.

The Medical Examiner today confirmed that Nicole Leeanne Cooney, 30, died as a result of a gun-shot wound.

Lavalee is facing numerous charges including first-degree murder, using a firearm in the commission of an offence, careless use of a firearm, pointing a firearm, possession of a weapon for a purpose dangerous to the public peaceand unauthorized possession of a firearm.

This is Edmonton’s 16^th homicide of 2016.

Background:

Police were called around 12:30 a.m., Monday, April 18, 2016, in relation to a suspicious death in the area of 117 Avenue and 128 Street.  Shortly after, police responded to a weapons complaint in the same area which was resolved around 5:30 a.m.  Police now have one male suspect in custody.

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