Edmonton homicide: 50-year-old charged in 2023 southwest shooting
Sean Broadley, 50, has been charged with second-degree murder in a 2023 Edmonton homicide that left Jordan McDonald dead; police are seeking witnesses and tips now.
A 50-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with an Edmonton homicide dating to October 2023, police announced, closing a multi-year investigation into a deadly southwest shooting. The charge of second-degree murder was laid after investigators linked evidence from the scene to the accused, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Charged in 2023 southwest Edmonton shooting
Police say the incident occurred on Oct. 11, 2023, at an apartment building near 106 Street and 80 Avenue in southwest Edmonton. Officers responding to a weapons complaint found a man with life-threatening injuries and called EMS, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators later determined the death was a homicide caused by a gunshot wound, and the Edmonton Medical Examiner identified the victim as 33-year-old Jordan McDonald. The case remained under active investigation until arrests were made this month.
Police timeline and investigation
Edmonton Police Service investigators maintained an open homicide file following the October 2023 scene, conducting forensic analysis and witness interviews. The investigation combined on-scene evidence, follow-up canvassing, and forensic testing before investigators identified a suspect.
On April 25, 2026, police took 50-year-old Sean Broadley into custody and charged him with second-degree murder, EPS confirmed. Authorities said the arrest followed a targeted effort to resolve leads developed over the course of the multi-year probe.
Victim identified as Jordan McDonald
The victim was formally identified by the Edmonton Medical Examiner as Jordan McDonald, 33 years old at the time of death. Police described the death as homicide related to a gunshot wound, and family notifications were completed during the investigation.
Community members and acquaintances were informed by police as part of the investigative process, and investigators continue to gather background information that may shed light on the circumstances surrounding McDonald’s death. Officials have not released further personal details about the victim pending notifications and privacy considerations.
Accused arrested and charged
Authorities charged Sean Broadley with second-degree murder following his arrest on April 25, 2026. Police statements indicate there was no known prior relationship between the accused and the victim, and the motive remains under investigation.
Broadley is expected to appear before court to face the charge; EPS said additional details about the arrest and evidence will be disclosed through court filings or at the discretion of investigators. The charge of second-degree murder indicates prosecutors believe the death was intentional but not premeditated.
Forensic findings and evidence handling
Investigators cited forensic work as a key part of building the case, with ballistics and on-scene evidence examined over the course of the probe. EPS officials said that laboratory analysis and witness information were combined to form the basis for the recent charge.
Police declined to release specifics about forensic results or items seized, citing the need to protect the integrity of ongoing legal proceedings. Those details are likely to surface in court documents once the case moves through the justice system.
Community appeal and how to report tips
Edmonton Police Service is asking anyone with information about the homicide to contact investigators at 780-423-4567 or by dialing #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477.
Officials stressed that even small pieces of information can help advance the investigation, and they encouraged neighbours and witnesses who have not yet spoken with police to do so. EPS also indicated investigators will continue to work with community partners to ensure safety in the area while the case proceeds.
The arrest marks a significant development in a case that had remained unsolved for more than two years. As court proceedings begin, police and prosecutors will continue to assemble the evidence necessary to advance the charge of second-degree murder against the accused.
