Edmonton police have issued a Canada-wide warrant for a suspect wanted in connection to the shooting death of a man last week.
On Monday, August 25, a 20-year-old man was shot in an apartment suite located in the area of 105 Street and 83 Avenue.
That day, police first told CTV News the man had died – but later said he was in hospital in critical condition Monday night.
At some point in the following days, the man died – and police said the Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy on Friday.
The victim has been identified as Sylvin St. Pierre, 20, with the cause of death a gunshot wound to the head.
No, police have issued a warrant for the arrest of Collin James Courteoreille, 20, for a number of charges including manslaughter while using a firearm and criminal negligence causing death by using a firearm.
Courteoreille is described as:
- Aboriginal male
- 183 cm (6’) tall
- 73 kg (160 lbs)
- Brown eyes
- Brown hair
He has a scar beside his left eye, a curling snake tattoo on his left forearm and skull tattoos on his right forearm.
He’s believed to be armed and dangerous.
Anyone who sees Courteoreille is asked to call the Edmonton Police Service, but to not approach him – anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call the Edmonton Police Service non-emergency line at 780-423-4567 or #377 on a mobile phone.
Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
