News release

Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit investigate homicide near Leduc – Update #5

April 1, 2026 - Leduc, Alberta
From: Alberta RCMP

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Leduc, Alta. – The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit has charged a second individual in relation to the March 14, 2026, shooting death on 22-year-old Birinder Singh on the QE II near Leduc. 

On March 26, 2026, 23-year-old Deon Libsekal was arrested in Edmonton. He has been charged with;

• Second-degree-murder; and
• Accessory after the fact.  

Libsekal has been taken before a Justice of the Peace and remanded into custody with his next court date set for April 2, 2026 at the Alberta Court of Justice in Leduc.

“I would like to thank the public who’s tips we very valuable as well as the officers of the Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit, Leduc and Canoe Lake Detachment who’s tireless efforts have resulted in the successful investigation into this senseless tragedy. ”Said Staff Sgt. John Brown of the RCMP’s Major Crimes Unit.

Associated links

• Leduc RCMP advises of highway closure
• Leduc RCMP advises of highway closure – Update
• Leduc RCMP advises of highway closure – Update #2
• Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit investigate homicide near Leduc – Update #3
• Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit investigate homicide near Leduc – Update #4

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