On April 14, 2022, Stettler RCMP received a report of a deceased person at a residence on 50A Avenue in Stettler. Upon arrival, RCMP located a deceased 33-year-old male in the home. Stettler RCMP contacted the Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit who took over the investigation.

As a result of the investigation, Alberta RCMP have arrested and charged Byron Ervin Dinsmore (22), of Stettler with:

  • Manslaughter with a firearm
  • Indignity to a body

Dinsmore has been remanded in custody until his next court appearance on April 21, 2022, in Red Deer Provincial Court.

As this matter is now before the courts no further information will be given at this time.

Police are not looking for any additional suspects.