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Calgary police lay second-degree murder charge in death of Tyler Sanderson

Lori Ann Heavenfire, 34, is charged with second-degree murder in connection to the death of Tyler Sanderson, 24, on Sunday, May 15, 2016.
Lori Ann Heavenfire, 34, is charged with second-degree murder in connection to the death of Tyler Sanderson, 24, on Sunday, May 15, 2016. Calgary Police Service handout

Calgary police have laid charges in connection to the fatal assault of Tyler Sanderson.

The 24-year-old was found seriously injured in 5500 block of Maddock Drive N.E. on May 15. He was rushed to hospital where he later died.

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“It is believed the victim met with a woman in relation to drug activity and that an altercation occurred between the two in the area of Memorial Drive and 52 Street N.E.,” police said in a Monday news release.

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Investigators believe Sanderson made his way home, before collapsing in his yard where he was found by family members.

On Monday, police revealed Lori Ann Heavenfire, 34, had been charged with second-degree murder.

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She is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday.

Calgary police had previously said Sanderson’s death was Calgary’s seventh homicide of 2016.

Emergency crews respond to the 5500 block of Maddock Drive N.E.at around 9:15 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, 2016. Global News

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