A teenager has been charged in Saskatoon’s 11th homicide of 2019.
A 911 call came in at 5:10 a.m. on Sunday reporting an injured man in the 3800 block of Fairlight Drive, police said.
A 22-year-old man was found and taken to hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Police have not stated the nature of his injuries or released his name.
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Officers from the major crimes and forensic identification units were called out to investigate and arrested a 17-year-old boy.
He has been charged with second-degree murder and is scheduled to appear in Saskatoon provincial court on Monday morning. His name cannot be released under provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Police believe the victim and suspect knew each other.
The homicide investigation continues and Saskatoon police are asking anyone with information to contact them at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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