PAPS makes arrest in City’s second homicide of 2024

Daily Herald Contributor

Police have arrested and charged a 38 year -old man with first degree murder after an investigation into the death of Norman Wenzel

On July 1, 2024, at 1:15 a.m., the Prince Albert Police Service and Parkland Ambulance responded to a residence on Kemp Crescent for a complaint of a disturbance. Police located a 41-year-old male suffering from severe injuries. He was transported to the Victoria Hospital by Parkland Ambulance where he succumbed to his injuries. The victim was identified as Norman Wenzel. An autopsy was completed on July 2.

On Aug. 12, PAPS arrested 38-year-old Quentin Gardiner. Gardiner has been charged with First Degree Murder and made his first court appearance in Prince Albert Provincial Court on Aug. 13.

The Criminal Investigations Division Major Crimes and Forensic Identification Section continues to investigate.

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