Chad Alexander Kulba charged with murder in Red Deer death on Christmas Day

Red Deer RCMP have charged a 33-year-old man with second-degree murder in connection with the Christmas Day killing of Thomas Patrick Braconnier.

Chad Alexander Kulba lived in the same general neighbourhood as 46-year-old Braconnier, according toRed Deer RCMP.

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Braconnier's body was found in the early hours of Dec. 25 in a business entranceway in downtown Red Deer.

Police did not release the cause of death but said that "foul play" was involved.

When Kulba was taken in for questioning on Christmas Day, he attempted to disarm a police officer and was charged in relation to that altercation after his arrest.

He has also been charged with second-degree murder and committing an indignity to a human body in relation to Braconnier's death.

Kulba will appear in Red Deer Provincial Court on Jan. 11via CCTV.