Maskwacis RCMP lay charges in homicide investigation

November 8, 2026 - Maskwacis, Alberta
From: Alberta RCMP

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Maskwacis, Alta.- On May 1, 2026, at 10:20 p.m., Maskwacis RCMP, along with EMS, were dispatched to a stabbing on the Louis Bull First Nation. Members attended and located the victim, with extensive bleeding from an apparent stab wound. First aid and CPR was rendered; however, EMS declared the victim deceased upon arrival. RCMP Police Dog Services attended and completed a search of the area with negative results. RCMP Major Crimes Unit was contacted and took carriage of the investigation.

Major Crimes Unit and Forensic Identification Service conducted a scene examination. A search warrant was sought for the residence where the altercation occurred and that scene was examined as well. RPAS completed aerial photos of the area.

An autopsy was completed on May.4, 2026 which determined the manner of death was homicide.

On Nov.6, 2026, MCU, with assistance from the Interview Assistance Team and Maskwacis RCMP detachment members, executed an arrest.

A 20-year-old resident of Ponoka County has been charged with second degree murder. 

They have been remanded and will appear in Provincial Court in Wetaskiwin on Tuesday, Nov.10, 2026.

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