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UPDATE: One homicide suspect found, search continues for second suspect

Brian Joseph Boysis was one of two men wanted for second degree murder in the stabbing death of Gregory Pratt. Edmonton Police Service

EDMONTON – The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has found and arrested 31-year-old Brian Joseph Boysis, who was wanted in connection with a homicide  that happened on July 29, 2013.

Gregory Richard Pratt, 31, was found severely wounded by officers who were responding to a disturbance call at a north-end apartment building in the area of 115 Avenue and 34 Street around 2:10 a.m. that morning.

Edmonton detectives investigate a homicide at an apartment building in north east Edmonton, Monday, July 29, 2013. Erin Chalmers, Global News

Despite the efforts of EMS to save him, Pratt ended up dying of a stab wound to the chest at the scene.

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Boysis was located at a pub in the area of 40 Street and Hermitage Road and interviewed by Homicide Section detectives, who did not lay any charges. Boysis was charged with obstruction and personation by Northeast Division patrol members, though.

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Police are still looking for 20-year-old Adrian Sabastian Janvier, who they say is arrestable for second degree murder.

He is considered to be armed and dangerous and should not be approached.

Janvier is described as Aboriginal with brown hair, brown eyes and the word “Angel” tattooed on the back of his neck. He’s 6’0″, 200 lbs. Police believe he has visible injuries and cuts to his head.

Adrian Sabastian Janvier is one of two men wanted for second degree murder in the stabbing death of Gregory Pratt.
Adrian Sabastian Janvier is one of two men wanted for second degree murder in the stabbing death of Gregory Pratt. Edmonton Police Service

Anyone who has information on Janvier’s whereabouts is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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