Teen dead after alleged assault at McNally High School
Posted April 16, 2022 11:56 am.
Last Updated April 17, 2022 2:21 pm.
An Edmonton teen has died from wounds believed to be from an alleged assault outside McNally High School.
Police say they responded to a call of the assault outside the school Friday afternoon. Upon arrival, police say they found a 16-year-old in life-threatening condition.
EPSB Superintendent Darrel Robertson comments today on the tragic passing of the 16-year-old McNally High School student — he was found suffering from life-threatening injuries outside the school on the scene of a reported assault. Homicide section is investigating. #yeg #EPSB pic.twitter.com/Ila0vccokL
— Sarah Chew (@sarahsinthenews) April 16, 2022
“Police, Fire Rescue and EMS provided first aid on scene, and paramedics treated and transported the youth to hospital. Sadly, the youth succumbed to his injuries yesterday,” said Edmonton police in a statement.
“On behalf of the Edmonton Police Service, I’d like to thank the community for assisting us through this complex investigation,” Homicide Unit Staff-Sgt. Colin Leathem says. “This tragedy has affected so many, but this is not a time for anger or hatred – this is a time to grieve and heal as a community.”
Leathem says the Crime and Trauma-Informed Support Services team is working with the Edmonton Public School Board to offer support to anyone affected by the incident.
