Mounties have charged two people with second-degree murder in the death of a Ponoka, Alta., teenager.
On Friday, around 8:25 p.m., Wetaskiwin RCMP were called to 40 Avenue east of 56 Street in Wetaskiwin after reports of a fight.
Police and EMS found a man with life-threatening injuries. The victim, 19-year-old Antwon Bull of Ponoka, Alta., died from his injuries in hospital later that evening.
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An investigation by Alberta RCMP’s major crimes unit ensued and on Sunday, RCMP charged two locals.
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Adam James Cook, 27, and Morgan Maslin, 20, were each charged with second-degree murder. Both remain in police custody.
The pair will appear in court on Tuesday.
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