On June 3, 2023, just after 10 p.m., Maskwacis RCMP received a report of a stabbing that had occurred at a residence in Samson Cree Nation, Alta. Upon arrival, RCMP located a victim with serious injuries. Police attempted to administer first aid to the victim and called EMS. Sadly, upon EMS arrival, the victim who has been identified as a 34-year-old male resident of Maskwacis was deceased. Officers quickly located and arrested a suspect.
The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit was dispatched and have taken carriage of the investigation with the assistance of Maskwacis RCMP.
RCMP have charged a 41-year-old individual with second-degree-murder.
The individual has been taken before a justice of the peace and remanded in custody with a court date set for June 6, 2023, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Wetaskiwin.
As this matter is now before the courts, no further updates will be provided.