The Maskwacis RCMP Detachment, together with members from the RCMP’s Major Crime Unit – South (MCU), continue to investigate the homicide of an 18-year-old Maskwacis man which occurred shortly before 2:00 a.m. on the morning of Monday, March 27, 2017.

On that date, Maskwacis RCMP Detachment members responded to a report of three men having been hurt at a disturbance which took place at a residence in the Samson Cree Nation town-site.

Police quickly located the three injured men after arriving on scene, however, one of the men succumbed to his injuries.

The deceased man was identified as 18-year-old Lynden Thom* of Maskwacis.

An autopsy was conducted on Tuesday, March 28 at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Calgary in which the manner of Mr. Thom’s death was determined to be homicide.

The police investigation into this murder is ongoing and the Maskwacis RCMP is seeking the assistance of the public in this case.

Anyone who believes that they may have information which would assist investigators is asked to call the Maskwacis RCMP Detachment at 780-585-3767.

Should callers wish to remain anonymous, they may call Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to Call Display, Call Trace or tape any phone calls. If your information leads to an arrest, you may qualify for a cash award up to $2,000.00. We want your tip, not your name. Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).


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