A total of five people have been charged by Lethbridge Police with the alleged first-degree murder in the death of a 27-year-old man.
On Mar. 27, police and EMS responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting an assault at an apartment complex along the 200 block of 7 A Avenue South.
Upon arrival, an unresponsive male was located inside one of the units and later pronounced deceased at the scene. The victim was identified as a 27-year-old Lethbridge man.
The Criminal Investigation Section assumed the homicide investigation, and a total of five subjects – all known to the victim – have now been arrested and charged.
The investigation determined that during the early morning hours of Mar. 27, the victim was inside the apartment with a 22-year-old female.
In the hours prior to his death, multiple people attended the residence, and he was forcibly confined, assaulted and choked, ultimately succumbing to his injuries.
Evidence suggests the targeted attack was planned, and all five subjects allegedly participated in the murder.
On Mar. 28, a 43-year-old man and 27-year-old man were located and arrested without incident.
On Mar. 30, the Critical Incident Team executed two search warrants at residences along Mt. Crandell Crescent and arrested a 42-year-old man.
On Apr. 2, members of the Crime Suppression Team located and arrested a 40-year-old man and on Apr. 8, a 22-year-old woman turned herself in at the police station.
All five subjects have been charged with one count of alleged first-degree murder.
No further subjects are being sought in connection with the murder at this time, and the investigation is ongoing.
