Forest Lawn fatal altercation ruled a homicide: police [Video]

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

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

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

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

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