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Homicide detectives charge woman with second-degree murder

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Homicide investigators have charged a 25-year-old woman with second-degree murder in connection with the death of an Edmonton woman that occurred early Friday morning in a west-end residence.

Autopsy results released by the Medical Examiner yesterday, confirmed that a 21-year-oldwomandied from a stab wound early Friday morning, March 31, 2017, following an altercation with the accused.

Investigators have charged Megan Loos, 25, with second-degree murder and possession of an offensive weapon.

This marks Edmonton’s 11th homicide of 2017.

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, there is no risk to public safety and the EPS has a duty to protect the privacy rights of the victims and their families.

Background:
Northwest Division patrol officers responded to an address near 128 Avenue and 124 Street, after receiving a call for assistance from a nearby residence.

Upon arrival, officers found a 21-year-old female in medical distress, suffering from what appeared to be a stab wound.

Paramedics treated and transported the young woman to hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries earlier this morning.


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