Teen boy’s death in First Nation south of Edmonton being investigating as homicide

Manitoba RCMP headquarters is shown in Winnipeg on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski

By News Staff

Posted July 30, 2024 10:31 am.

Last Updated July 30, 2024 10:32 am.

A 16-year-old boy who was reported missing in a First Nations community south of Edmonton was found dead, police say.

Maskwacis RCMP believe the teenager was the victim of a homicide after an autopsy on Monday.

Police say his body was found in Ermineskin Cree Nation.

The 16-year-old was reported missing by his family on July 23.

The Alberta RCMP major crimes unit is investigating.

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