Police received a 911 call at approximately 2 a.m. on Monday, December 8, 2025, for reports of a stabbing. When police arrived at a residence in the area of 80 Street and 117 Avenue, they found a 19-year-old male in medical distress. Officers provided first aid until EMS arrived and took over medical care. Sadly, the male was declared deceased at the scene.
A short time later, a 21-year-old male was taken into custody in the area of Jasper Avenue and 101 Street.
The investigation has since been turned over to the EPS Homicide Section. An autopsy has been scheduled for tomorrow at 9 a.m.
The victim and suspect were known to one another.
Police are asking residents in the Parkdale neighbourhood to check their properties for any unusual items that may have been discarded following the incident. If you come across anything that appears suspicious, do not move the object and contact police immediately.
Anyone with information about this suspicious death 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.