Edmonton, Alberta – A senior was viciously attacked at a downtown Edmonton LRT station, leading to two arrests, the issuance of a warrant for another suspect, and the search for three unidentified suspects. The attack occurred on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, around 5:30 a.m at the ground level Churchill platform of the Valley Line LRT. Edmonton Police Service reported that a 64-year-old man was waiting for a train when he was approached by a male suspect. A brief verbal exchange escalated into a violent assault, leaving the senior man with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Five additional suspects reportedly joined in the attack, robbing the man before fleeing the scene outside city hall. Despite three suspects being identified and charged, the search continues for three others involved. Suspect descriptions and images have been released to the public, urging anyone with information to come forward. Among the wanted suspects is Markus Lee Gladue, 21, who is wanted for aggravated assault, possessing an offensive weapon dangerous to the public, and robbery. Two other suspects, Brady Rodney Desroches-Smith, 28, and Travis Damian Houle, 35, have been arrested and face multiple charges related to the assault.
Authorities emphasize the importance of community assistance in identifying the remaining suspects to bring them to justice. The Edmonton Police Service can be reached at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone for anyone with information. Those preferring anonymity can provide tips to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online. The investigation into the attack at the Churchill LRT platform is ongoing, with law enforcement dedicated to ensuring that all individuals involved are held accountable for their actions.