WATCH ABOVE: Edmonton police announced Saturday they have laid charges in two of this year’s homicides in the city. One of the victims was wanted in connection with a third Edmonton homicide. Jessica Kent has the details.
EDMONTON — A 26-year-old Edmonton man has been charged with second-degree murder in a homicide dating back to April.
David Klassen was arrested in Yellowknife on Tuesday, during a residential drug raid. He was transported back to Edmonton on Thursday evening and charged with the shooting death of Trevor Keith Deleeuw.
Deleeuw, 25, was found dead in an apartment building parking lot in St. Albert on Monday, April 6.
Police said shots were fired in the area of 215 Street and 115 Avenue in Edmonton at around 9 p.m. The investigation led officers to the St. Albert apartment building where Deleeuw’s body was found.
Deleeuw’s death was recorded as Edmonton’s 6th homicide of 2015.
Klassen was also charged with unlawful use of a firearm, assault with a weapon and disguise with intent. He is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday morning.
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