Edmonton man charged with manslaughter in woman’s shooting death

EDMONTON – A 53-year-old man is facing several charges, including manslaughter, in the shooting death of a 28-year-old woman in December.

Donat Albert has been charged with manslaughter with a firearm, careless storage of a firearm and obstruction in connection with Yvette Lydia Morin’s death.

Morin was found in medical distress in a basement suite in the area of 107 Avenue and 106 Street at about 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. She was taken to hospital where she died of her injuries.

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Police have since determined two men allegedly broke into the suite that evening, armed with knives, and demanded valuables from Albert. Police originally thought one of the robbery suspects discharged a gun, but officers have since determined it was Albert who allegedly shot the weapon during the ordeal.

Morin’s death was Edmonton’s 27th homicide of 2015.

Johnathon Bass and Johnny Jackknife have been charged with robbery and various other charges in relation to the incident.