A 13-year-old boy who was found dead at the MacEwan LRT station on Wednesday was killed by a stab wound, the Edmonton Medical Examiner confirmed Friday.
The death has been ruled a homicide.
Police say the deceased was among a group of four youths and one adult who allegedly assaulted a 34-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman at the downtown station.
The victims and the group were not known to each other.
Following the incident, three youths — a 15-year-old girl, a 14-year-old girl, and a 14-year-old boy — along with 18-year-old Destynd Jackson, were charged with aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, and possession of a dangerous weapon.
Homicide detectives continue to investigate.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Edmonton police at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.