Five Lethbridge residents charged with first-degree murder

Lethbridge Police have charged a total of five people with first-degree murder in the death of a 27-year-old man. 

On March 27, at approximately 6:30 a.m., police and EMS responded to a 911 call reporting an assault at an apartment complex along the 200 block of 7 A Avenue South. Upon arrival, police say an unresponsive male was located inside one of the units and later pronounced deceased at the scene. According to LPS, the victim was identified as a 27-year-old Lethbridge man. His name will not be released. 

Officials say the Criminal Investigation Section is looking into the homicide, noting five suspects – all known to the victim – have now been arrested and charged. 

LPS says their investigation has determined that during the early morning hours of March 27, the victim was inside the apartment with a 22-year-old female. In the hours prior to his death, police say multiple people attended the residence and he was forcibly confined, assaulted and choked, ultimately succumbing to his injuries. According to police, evidence suggests the targeted attack was planned and all five suspects actively participated in the murder.