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Calgary Murder Trial Begins: Kyle Wescott Charged in Fatal Stabbing of Donovan Moose
Kyle Wescott is on trial for second-degree murder in the 2023 fatal stabbing of 32-year-old Donovan Moose in downtown Calgary. The attack was described as unprovoked.
By Amen News
Blink
2025-09-10
5 min read
✍️ Introduction:
The murder trial for Kyle Wescott, a 28-year-old man, began this week in Calgary. Wescott is charged with second-degree murder in the 2023 death of Donovan Moose, a 32-year-old victim who was fatally stabbed in what police have described as an unprovoked attack. The case has drawn widespread attention as details emerge about the crime, including Wescott’s actions on that fateful night in Olympic Plaza.
🔒 The Crime: A Random Attack in Olympic Plaza
The incident occurred in the early hours of May 25, 2023, in downtown Calgary. CCTV footage presented in court shows Kyle Wescott and a woman entering Olympic Plaza shortly before 2:30 a.m. At the time, Donovan Moose was asleep on the pavement. The two men did not know each other.
Without any prior interaction or provocation, Wescott attacked Moose, first using his fists, knees, and feet, before pulling out a knife and stabbing Moose once in the back. After the attack, Moose managed to walk to the City Hall CTrain Station, where he collapsed. Police officers arrived on the scene, and he was quickly transported to Foothills Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
🎯 Trial Details: Prosecutor and Defense Statements
In the opening statement of the trial, prosecutor Chanel Avarello outlined the facts of the case. According to the agreed statement of facts, Wescott admitted to fatally stabbing Moose, but the issue at trial will center around his intent.
Andrea Urquhart, the defense lawyer representing Wescott, offered a plea of manslaughter on his client’s behalf at the beginning of the trial. However, the Crown rejected the plea and proceeded with the trial for second-degree murder.
💬 Police and Court Statements
Police have described the attack as completely unprovoked, with Staff Sgt. Sean Gregson emphasizing that it was an assault on a defenseless victim. The severity of the violence was clear in the statements provided by law enforcement. The tragic loss of Moose has left his family and the community in shock, struggling to understand how such a violent act could happen.
🛠️ The Importance of CCTV Evidence
One of the key pieces of evidence presented in the trial was CCTV footage from the area. It clearly shows the moments leading up to the attack, providing critical visual documentation of the events. This footage was instrumental in identifying Kyle Wescott as the perpetrator and is expected to play a significant role in the ongoing trial.
📊 What’s at Stake: The Future of the Case
The trial, set to last three weeks, will focus on the issue of intent, with the Crown arguing that Wescott’s actions were deliberate, while the defense claims that the killing could have been the result of reduced responsibility. The case continues to unfold, and the public is awaiting the outcome as both sides prepare to present their full arguments.