Two charged with murder in connection with Prince Albert homicide

(Photo: Prince Albert Police Service)

After a lengthy investigation, Prince Albert police have arrested two suspects in connection with the September homicide of Darren Laviolette.

Twenty-two-year-old Laviolette was found unconscious on Sept. 1, 2024, and later pronounced dead. An autopsy confirmed his death was a homicide.

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Following the investigation, police arrested Darrenson Head, 19, in Melfort, and Hayden Joseyounen, 21, in Prince Albert, on June 17.

Police say both men have been charged with second-degree murder.

They appeared in Prince Albert provincial court Wednesday morning.