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Edmonton police arrest man wanted for 2nd-degree murder

Police have arrested Brandon Letendre who was wanted for second-degree murder. Courtesy of: Edmonton Police Service

A 38-year-old man wanted for second-degree murder has been arrested.

Edmonton police said they arrested Brandon Letendre on Monday evening. He was wanted for second-degree murder in Elijah Cleaver’s death.

Cleaver, 32, died of a stab wound after being found with injuries at a multi-unit residence in the area of 102 Avenue and 158 Street on Friday, Aug. 26.

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His death was ruled a homicide.

A warrant for Letendre’s arrest was issued on Aug. 29.

Police said Tuesday that Letendre remains in custody.

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