At approximately 8:25 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2019, police were called to the Lakewood Village area on the report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers located a 35-year-old male in medical distress inside a residence. The male was treated and transported to hospital by EMS, where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later.
Yinyu Nsayi Destivour, 25, turned himself into police yesterday, Sunday, March 24, 2019 and is charged with second degree murder as well as weapons and breach offences.
An autopsy was conducted this morning, Monday, March 25, 2019 by the Edmonton Medical Examiner’s office and it was determined the 35-year-old victim died from a stab wound. The manner of death was deemed homicide.
Every file is evaluated on a case by case basis. The EPS has decided not to release the name of the deceased in this investigation for the following reasons: it does not serve an investigative purpose and the EPS has a duty to protect the privacy rights of the victims and their families.