One man is facing second-degree murder charges in a fatal assault in Lac La Biche, Alta.
RCMP responded to a report of an assault with a weapon in a wooded area near 94 Avenue in Lac La Biche on Thursday afternoon.
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The victim, 27-year-old Joshua Lavallee, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The RCMP Major Crimes Unit has charged 31-year-old Ryan Lavallee with second-degree murder.
Lavallee remains in custody after a judicial hearing and is set to appear in Lac La Biche Provincial Court on Aug. 17.
Police are not looking for any other suspects.