An autopsy performed Friday by the Edmonton medical examiner has confirmed that a 15-year-old boy who was attacked Tuesday night died from a stab wound, and his death has been ruled a homicide.
Edmonton police found the teen with ‘serious, life-threatening injuries’ in an area near 137th Avenue and 184th Street at 9:30 p.m. on May 21. Global News has learned that the deceased teenager is Broden Radomske, a ninth-grade student at Lorne Akins Junior High School in St. Albert, Alberta.
‘Despite lifesaving efforts by officers and paramedics, the youth succumbed to his injuries on scene,’ police said.
Global News has also learned that Radomske was walking with his mother when he was attacked.
‘This is a tragic loss that has impacted the whole community, and our hearts go out to the victim’s family, friends, classmates, and others who have been affected by the senseless death of a young person,’ said EPS homicide Staff Sgt. Colin Leathem. ‘We want to reassure the community that the suspect has been apprehended, and there is no risk to public safety.’
Keith James Landry, 40, was taken into custody shortly after the incident and has been charged with second-degree murder. EPS stated that Landry is known to police and is believed to have known the victim.
Kristine Mathisen, whose children were close friends with Radomske, expressed her grief to Global News on Thursday.
‘It was a very difficult conversation,’ Mathisen recalled. ‘Incredible young man and a great friend. ‘(He was) fun-loving, … extremely active, … (and had a) heart of gold.’
She added that she would also remember Radomske for ‘eating every snack I ever had in the house.’
‘It will never be the same,’ Mathisen said. ‘Broden will never be forgotten… He’s loving and deserving and he should still be here.’
