Arrest warrant issued for suspect in Whitehorse stabbing

Police seek Michael Macpherson, 32, wanted for 2nd degree murder

Whitehorse RCMP have issued an arrest warrant for 32-year-old Michael Macpherson in connection with the stabbing death of Tanner Sinclair early Tuesday. (submitted by Whitehorse RCMP)

Whitehorse RCMP have issued an arrest warrant for 32-year-old Michael Macpherson in connection with the stabbing death of Tanner Sinclair early Tuesday.

Sinclair, 27, died early this morning following an incident on Lazulite Drive in the Copper Ridge neighbourhood.

RCMP and paramedics were called to a home there at about 12:20 a.m.

Police say Sinclair was found still conscious and breathing and was taken to Whitehorse General Hospital. He later died in hospital after being admitted for treatment.

Friends and neighbours describe Sinclair as a quiet family man with a youngAssociated Press

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