Strathcona County RCMP charge individual with second-degree murder

May 9, 2026 - Sherwood Park, Alberta
From: Alberta RCMP

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Sherwood Park, Alta. – On May 8, 2026, at 5:32 a.m., Strathcona County RCMP was called to an apartment building in Sherwood Park for a report of an injured individual who was in the hallway. Officers arrived and located the individual who had been stabbed. Despite life saving measure by EMS, they were declared deceased at the scene.  

A suspect was identified, who resided in the same apartment complex. RCMP contained the area and approximately five hours later, the male suspect was arrested. RCMP Major Crimes has taken carriage of the investigation. 

A 31-year-old resident of Sherwood Park has been charged with the second-degree murder of 36-year-old, also a Sherwood Park resident. 

After a Judicial Interim Release Hearing, the individual has been remanded into custody to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in St. Albert on May 11, 2026. 

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