Fatal altercation in Forest Lawn ruled homicide (police)

An autopsy Sunday confirmed the death of a 16-year-old boy in Forest Lawn was a homicide.

The teen was stabbed around 7 p.m. Thursday in the 1300 block of 41 Street SE in Calgary's Forest Lawn community.

On Saturday, a 17-year-old was charged with first-degree murder.

“This tragic incident did not need to happen. My condolences go out to the victim’s family,” said Calgary Police Service Homicide Unit Staff Sgt. Sean Gregson, in a press release. “The impact of an incident like this has a ripple effect within the community. I sympathize with the family and friends who have been shaken by this tragic loss.

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