Edmonton teen murder victim was fatally stabbed, autopsy shows

Broden Radomske (Supplied)

A 15-year-old boy who was killed in Edmonton earlier this week was fatally stabbed, an autopsy has confirmed, and his death has been deemed a homicide.

Broden Radomske and his mother were walking their dog in the area of 137 Avenue and 184 Street shortly before 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday when the attack happened.

Paramedics attempted to save Radomske's life, but he died at the scene.

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Keith James Landry, 40, was arrested shortly after Radomske's death and later charged with second-degree murder.

Landry was known to police, and investigators believe he knew Radomske, but the nature of their relationship has not been disclosed.

Keith Landry

"This is a tragic loss that has impacted the whole community, and our hearts go out to the victim’s family, friends, classmates and others who have been affected by the senseless death of a young person," Staff Sgt. Colin Leathem said in a news release.

"We want to reassure the community that the suspect has been apprehended and there is no risk to public safety."

A GoFundMe page has been set up to help Radomske's family with funeral expenses.