Terry Mackinaw Charged With Second-Degree Murder in Fatal Stabbing on Louis Bull First Nation
A 20-year-old Ponoka County resident has been charged with second-degree murder following a fatal stabbing on Louis Bull First Nation in Alberta earlier this year.
The accused, identified as Terry Mackinaw, was arrested on November 6, 2026, after a lengthy investigation led by the RCMP Major Crimes Unit. Police said the arrest was carried out with assistance from the Interview Assistance Team and members of the Maskwacis RCMP detachment.
The investigation began on May 1, 2026, when Maskwacis RCMP and emergency medical services were dispatched to Louis Bull First Nation at approximately 10:20 p.m. following a report of a stabbing.
Victim pronounced dead at the scene
When officers arrived, they found a 21-year-old resident of Louis Bull First Nation suffering from extensive bleeding from an apparent stab wound.
Police and emergency responders administered first aid and CPR. Despite those efforts, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS personnel.
RCMP Police Dog Services subsequently searched the surrounding area, but the initial search did not locate a suspect.
Major Crimes Unit investigates
The RCMP Major Crimes Unit assumed responsibility for the investigation, working alongside the Forensic Identification Service.
Investigators examined the scene and obtained a search warrant for the residence where the altercation had occurred. Aerial photographs of the area were also taken using drone technology.
An autopsy was completed on May 4, 2026, at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Calgary. The examination confirmed that the victim’s death was a homicide.
Terry Mackinaw faces second-degree murder charge
Following several months of investigation, police arrested Mackinaw on November 6. The 20-year-old Ponoka County resident was subsequently charged with second-degree murder.
He was remanded in custody and was scheduled to appear in Provincial Court in Wetaskiwin on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Police have not publicly identified the victim in the reports reviewed. Details about the motive or circumstances leading to the fatal altercation have also not been disclosed.
Mackinaw’s charge remains an allegation, and he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
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