On June 9, 2020, Westlock RCMP responded to a report of a deceased male in the lobby of an apartment building in Westlock. The victim was identified as Westlock resident Barry Wheadon.
As the result of an investigation by the Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit, on June 7, 2022, officers arrested a 20-year-old individual.
The individual as been charged with the following:
- Second-degree Murder
The individual has been remanded in custody with his next court appearance set for June 22, 2022, at Westlock Provincial Court.
As this matter is before the courts no further information is available.
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