A little over a year after police officers found 37-year-old Darrin Dean Cross dead inside a central Edmonton home, police say charges have been laid in connection with his death.
On Thursday, the Edmonton Police Service said Sheldon Blyan, 45, has been charged with manslaughter with a firearm and robbery with a firearm. They said he also faces additional gun-related charges but did not provide further details about those.
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Police were called to a weapons complaint in the area of 120 Avenue and 102 Street at about 4:45 a.m. on Nov. 11, 2020. Once they arrived, they found Cross’ body in the home.
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An autopsy later determined Cross died of a gunshot wound and that he was the victim of homicide.
Police said Blyan was arrested and charged on Wednesday.
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