On July 18, 2024, at approximately 10 p.m., St. Albert RCMP was dispatched to a complaint of a male hurting a female at a residence. Upon arrival, two females, aged 13 and 17, were located inside the residence with multiple stab wounds. Investigation revealed that the person believed to be responsible was a 28-year-old individual was known to the victims.
A warrant of arrest was issued for the 28-year-old individual, and in the early morning hours of July 20, 2024, he was located and arrested in Edmonton by officers of the RCMP Major Crimes Unit and transported to the St. Albert Detachment with the assistance of Edmonton Police Service.
In the late afternoon on July 20, 2024, the 17-year-old victim succumbed to her injuries in hospital. The charges against the 28-year-old individual have been upgraded to first-degree murder.
RCMP send deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
After a judicial interim release hearing, the 28-year-old individual was remanded into custody and will appear in Albert Court of Justice in St. Albert on July 22, 2024.
RCMP Major Crimes Unit would like to thank Edmonton Police Service, St. Albert GIS, St. Albert Drug Unit and St. Albert Detachment for their assistance.
Background:
July 20, 2024
St. Albert RCMP investigate stabbing – Update #2
St. Albert RCMP advise that the 28-year-old individual has been arrested and is in custody. He was arrested in Edmonton with the assistance of Edmonton Police Service.
He is awaiting a bail hearing. An update will be sent later today with the results of that hearing.
Background:
July 19, 2024
St. Albert RCMP investigate stabbing – Update
St. Albert RCMP is seeking public assistance in locating a wanted 28-year-old individual in relation to the stabling of the two female youth, one of which is in critical condition. The 28-year-old individual is wanted for attempted murder. The 28-year-old individual is considered to be armed and dangerous.
The 28-year-old individual is described as:
· Fair complexion
· 6 feet 4 inches tall and 190 pounds
· Brown hair and blue eyes
The 28-year-old individual fled the scene in a 2010 grey Mazda 3S, bearing AB Licence Plate CRN 1498.
If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of the 28-year-old individual, please contact the St. Albert RCMP at 780-458-7700. DO NOT approach him. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
Background:
July 19, 2024
St. Albert RCMP investigate stabbing
On July 18, 2024, at approximately 10 p.m., St. Albert RCMP responded to a residence in Riverside regarding an assault that had occurred. When RCMP members arrived, they located a 17-year-old female and 13-year-old female, both suffering from multiple stab wounds. Emergency Medical Services responded and transported the females to an Edmonton hospital.
St. Albert RCMP are in the early stages of their investigation but want to assure the community that this was an isolated incident, and that all individuals are known to each other.
More information will be provided when it becomes available.