Wetaskiwin police were called to a plaza in the area of 52 Street and 48 Avenue on August 24th on report of an injured young man.

Nakoda Towyoungmen 16, of Samson Cree Nation, was found by police at a plaza in the area of 52 Street and 48 Avenue suffering from serious injuries. Towyoungmen was rushed to hospital when he died of his injuries.

22 year old Matthew Alexander Lightning was arrested on August 25th and charged with second degree murder.