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Chief Marvin Yellowbird has urged people of his reserve in central Alberta to assist police so the department can make more arrests and close more cases. The Chief was referring to the arrest made in the killing of his five-year-old grandson by the help of witnesses.
On Tuesday, RCMP announced that they have arrested three young boys and charged them with manslaughter for the murder of Ethan Yellowbird.
Gang violence has a long history in the Samson First Nation. The young boy’s demise proved to be an awakening moment for the residents who were mostly hesitant to speak up about crimes and their perpetrators.
“The Samson Cree Nation is full of law-abiding, strong and proud people,” Mr. Yellowbird said Tuesday. “The days of gangs wreaking havoc on our nation are over. We shall not relent until we know that all our people are safe.”
According to the RCMP, two of the alleged killers have appeared in court and a warrant has been issued for the third. The motive behind the murder has not yet been alleged, but the three accused are said to have ties with gangs.
“What stands out for me is that, right from the early days of shock and the grief, this community was asking the RCMP: ‘What can we do to help you solve this crime?’ ,” said Mr. Yellowbird.
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