Death of 21-year-old in central Alberta deemed a homicide

The death of a 21-year-old in Louis Bull First Nation has been deemed a homicide, say police.

RCMP were dispatched to a possible stabbing in the First Nation on May 1 around 10:20 p.m., where they located a victim bleeding from a neck wound.

First aid was administered but the victim was declared dead at the scene.

An autopsy was completed on Monday by the chief medical examiner in Calgary who confirmed the manner of death to be homicide.

Mounties are asking the public to provide any information regarding the homicide to the Maskwacis detachment at 780-585-3767. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers.