On March 8, 2022, at 2:25 a.m., Wetskiwin RCMP received a complaint of a stabbing behind the Old Garage Bar in Wetaskiwin. Upon police arrival, the victim, Colter Jared Buffalo (29), had serious injures and was taken to Wetaskiwin Hospital. Unfortunately, Colter died as a result of his injuries.
RCMP investigators on scene quickly identified and arrested a suspect.
The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit was called and took over the investigation. As a result of the investigation RCMP have charged a 31-year-old male of no fixed address with:
- First-degree Murder
He has been remanded in custody with his next appearance set for March 31, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. at Wetaskiwin Provincial Court.
As this matter is now before the courts, no further information will be released.
RCMP continue to look for witnesses to this tragic event. If you have any information about this incident, please call the Wetaskiwin RCMP at 780-312-7267. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), on line at www.p3tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play store.