Two suspects charged in the hit-and-run death of former UFC fighter Ryan Jimmo

Ryan Jimmo

Two suspects have been arrested and charged in connection with the death of former UFC fighter Ryan Jimmo.

Edmonton Police Service confirmed with MMA Fighting on Wednesday that 23-year-old Anthony Getschel was arrested and charged with “second degree murder, criminal negligence causing death, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death, and fail to stop at scene of accident involving death.” 21-year-old Jordan Wagner was arrested and charged with “accessory after the fact to murder.”

Jimmo passed away on Sunday due to injuries suffered from being hit by a vehicle earlier that morning. Getschel is believed to be the driver of the vehicle that struck Jimmo.

An EPS spokesperson said that both Getschel and Wagner were in custody.

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A court date for the two suspects has not been determined as of yet.