Minor facing 2nd-degree murder charge in west Edmonton homicide

A teenage boy has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of a 52-year-old man in Edmonton.

A male youth has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of a man in west Edmonton last week.

An autopsy on Tuesday confirmed the 52-year-old’s death was a homicide.

He was hospitalized the evening of April 3 after police were called to a home near 82 Avenue and 175 Street, and died a short time later.

The youth was arrested at the scene.

His age has not been publicized.

Police say he and the victim knew each other.

They are not releasing the cause of death for investigative purposes.