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3rd suspect arrested in connection with northern Alberta homicide

An arrest warrant has been issued for Patrick Letendre of Atikameg, Alta. on a charge of second-degree murder in the death of Jeff Gladue. COURTESY: High Prairie RCMP

High Prairie RCMP said Monday the third and final suspect wanted in connection with a homicide in Atikameg, Alta. earlier this month was arrested.

Patrick Letendre, 24, of Atikameg, was arrested Friday and is in police custody on a charge of second-degree murder in the death of 32-year-old Jeff Gladue.

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Gladue was found dead outside a residence in Atikameg on Jan. 14. Police said officers were called to the home after reports shots were fired in the area.

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Letendre is the third person charged in connection with the homicide. Police have already arrested and charged 40-year-old Ivy Laboucan and 21-year-old Blake Anderson with one count each of second-degree murder.

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RCMP are not looking for anyone else in related to this investigation.

Atikameg is about 375 kilometres northwest of Edmonton.

With files from Phil Heidenreich, Global News

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