Peace Regional RCMP and EMS responded to a report of an unconscious male outside of an apartment building in the area of 101 street and 101 Avenue in Peace River on July 16th at approximately 4:40pm.

Despite lifesaving efforts a 42-year-old male from the Peace Region, was pronounced at the scene. An autopsy was performed and determined the death to be a homicide. The victim’s identity and cause of death have not been released.

Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit arrested 35-year-old Daniel Sawan of Peace River, and charged him with second-degree murder.

Anyone with information relating to this event to contact the Peace Regional RCMP at 780-624-6611.

The 2020 Alberta Homicide Victim List is available here.

Details on Canada’s Top 10 Mass Murders based on numbers of victims is available here!