RCMP investigating fatal stabbing at Wetaskiwin fast food restaurant

Police south of Edmonton are investigating, after a man was stabbed Tuesday evening at a McDonald’s.

Wetaskiwin RCMP said officers were called to the fast food restaurant Tuesday at about 7 p.m., on reports of a stabbing.

A 33-year-old man was taken to the Wetaskiwin Hospital for treatment, but succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead a short time later.

Police have identified a suspect, who was apprehended with help from the public – the individual’s identity will not be released until he has been charged.

Investigators said an autopsy was conducted Wednesday morning – the victim’s identity is not being released pending his identification and notification of next of kin.

The incident is still under investigation, anyone with information that could help investigators is asked to call Wetaskiwin RCMP at 780-312-7267, or Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).