Police don’t believe accused killers knew man shot to death in southeast Edmonton

The intersection at 66 Street and 38 Avenue in southeast Edmonton. (Sean McClune/CTV News Edmonton)

Two men have been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the killing of 52-year-old Darell Demchuk.

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Demchuk was found shot to death near 66 Street and 38 Avenue on April 8.

His death was ruled a homicide, and on Sunday, police arrested 36-year-old Jerad Wuttunee and 45-year-old Brandon Herry.

Police said they don’t believe the two men knew Demchuk.

Both the men have been charged with first-degree murder. No information has been released on court dates for either of them.