Man accused of killing landlord in SE Calgary

Investigators say 29-year-old Ryan Kinoshita has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of 46-year-old Joel Aaron Clark, who was his landlord.

By Lauryn Heintz

Posted Apr 10, 2024 12:51 pm.

Last Updated Apr 10, 2024 6:44 pm.

Calgary police have laid murder charges in the death of a man in the city’s southeast earlier this week.

Investigators say 29-year-old Ryan Kinoshita has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of 46-year-old Joel Aaron Clark, who was his landlord.

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Police believe the fatal assault stemmed from a fight between the victim and the accused, who were also living together in a home on Prestwick Terrace SE when the incident happened.

Kinoshita is set to appear in court on Thursday.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police by calling 403-266-1234 or leaving a tip anonymously through CrimeStoppers.

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