William John Robert Monkman, 33, is charged with second degree murder, uttering threats and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
An arrest warrant was issued for Monkman on Aug. 3, 2017 and he was arrested on Aug. 16, 2017 in British Columbia.
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
The Edmonton Police Service Homicide Section is investigating a suspicious death that occurred in northeast Edmonton shortly after 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017.
Northeast Division patrol officers responded to a weapons complaint a residential address in the area of 118 Avenue and 54 Street.
EMS and EPS arrived and found a man suffering from a stab wound(s). EMS treated and transported a male to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.