The Edmonton Police Service has laid charges in the death of a man in central Edmonton.

At approximately 9:40 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2024, Downtown Branch officers responded to a disturbance in the area of 108A Avenue and 98 Street. It was reported to police that a large group of people were fighting in a nearby parking lot.

Upon arrival, officers located 39-year-old Joshua Cardinal with life-threatening injuries. EMS responded, treated and transported him to hospital; however, he succumbed to his injuries.

The Edmonton Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy on Monday, May 13, 2024, and determined that Cardinal died as a result of multiple stab wounds, and the manner of death was homicide.

Brad Alook, 34, has since been charged with second degree murder.

Anyone with any information about this or any other crime is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250. 

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