MONTREAL – A 51-year-old man is facing charges of second-degree murder and attempted murder following a family dispute in Cartierville Saturday morning.
Edi Afker appeared in court Monday afternoon.
His sister, 55, is dead following an alleged dispute with Afker, while their 79-year-old mother is listed in stable condition. Afker allegedly stabbed them both.
The younger woman was stabbed the upper body inside a fifth-floor apartment on Acadie near Marcelin Wilson just before 10 a.m.
Their mother then attempted to intervene in the dispute, leading the suspect to allegedly stab her as well.
The mother and daughter were brought to hospital for medical intervention but late Saturday evening police announced that the daughter had died from her injuries, making her the 25th Montreal homicide victim of 2013.
Police have the suspect in custody are expected to reveal what charges will be laid against him on Monday, according to Montreal police spokespoerson Simon Delorme.
