A Court of King’s Bench judge has dismissed an application seeking a judicial review of an Edmonton police decision not to lay charges in the stabbing death of a 13 year old boy at a downtown transit station.

Justice Wayne Renke ruled against the request to review the actions of the Edmonton Police Service as well as Crown prosecutors involved in the case. The application had been brought forward by the family of Eric Omeasoo, who died in February 2024 after being stabbed on the MacEwan light rail transit platform in central Edmonton.

Police previously stated that while the teen’s death was classified as a homicide, investigators concluded the available evidence supported a finding of self defence and no charges would be laid. Under Canadian law, a homicide designation refers to a death caused by another person and does not automatically result in criminal charges.

Omeasoo’s family has publicly disputed the police conclusion and sought greater disclosure of evidence gathered during the investigation. In late 2025, family members appeared in court to present materials they said supported their claim of abuse of process and to argue the case warranted independent judicial scrutiny.

The case drew attention in Edmonton to questions about transparency in serious criminal investigations and the role of Crown prosecutors in reviewing police files before charges are approved.