Jacob Michael Chitze

By rdnewsNOW staff

ASKING FOR HELP

RCMP rule Edmonton teen’s death a homicide

Jul 9, 2020 | 8:41 AM

OCT. 26 UPDATE – RCMP laid a charge of second degree murder in the June 18 homicide of Jacob Chitze. On Oct. 25, the 17-year-old suspect, who cannot be named, was arrested by Edmonton Police Service and has been remanded in custody. The suspect is scheduled for a court appearance in Leduc on Oct. 29.

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LEDUC COUNTY- The RCMP Major Crimes Unit continues to investigate the death of a 19-year-old man which occurred on June 18, at a Leduc area house party. The RCMP is looking for assistance from the people who were at the party to identify the subjects responsible.

The death of Jacob Michael Chitze of Edmonton has been ruled a homicide and there was no known connection between Jacob and his assailants.

There were approximately 100 party-goers and it is very likely that people took video of the incident leading to Jacob’s death.

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The RCMP is asking that anyone who was at the party who either has information to provide, or has video, to please contact the Leduc RCMP at 780-980-7267.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com