'He really enjoyed just being with people he loved': Homicide victim, 18, remembered by sisters
CBC
Eighteen-year-old homicide victim Logan Clarke is being remembered by his sisters as someone who was kind and driven with a heart of gold.
"He was the type of person that would give you the shoes off of his feet if you needed them and he would do it with a smile on his face," said his younger sister Jolene Clarke, 15.
"He was a good kid, he didn't deserve to go this way," said his older sister, Tammy Clarke, 25. "I just wish I could bring him back, have him here with me."
Logan died after being found with upper-body injuries inside an apartment building on Burnell Street on July 15, according to Winnipeg police.
They said Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service members discovered him there while attending a fire alarm. He was taken to hospital in critical condition, but died from his injuries, according to police.
Police announced Thursday 19-year-old Eliah Moonlight Olson has been charged with second-degree murder in connection to Logan's death.
Police said Logan and the woman were in a relationship and it's believed an altercation between them led to Logan being stabbed.
Jolene said its been hard to believe her brother is gone.
"That anyone would do this to such a kind hearted person," she said.
Logan, who turned 18 in April, had just graduated from R.B. Russell Vocational High School in June, where his sisters say he had won awards.
He was looking forward to pursuing a career as a welder.
Jolene said he would make fire pits and different things for his family, including roses for his mom for Mother's Day.
"He loved building stuff and making things and being busy, he really loved that," said Jolene.
His sisters said he also loved basketball and video games.
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