Edmonton Police Service

05/04/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/04/2024 13:32

Police investigating suspicious death; one in custody

Police investigating suspicious death; one in custody

For Immediate Release:04-May-2024 @ 1:30 PM
MRU #:H24R019

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) Homicide Section is investigating the death of a man following an assault.

At approximately 6:30 a.m. yesterday, Friday, May 3, 2024, patrol officers responded to the area of 118 Avenue and 90 Street on multiple reports of an assault. When officers arrived, they located a man in medical distress. Paramedics responded and transported the man to hospital where he died as a result of his injuries.

Police took a male suspect into custody nearby. Investigators are not seeking any additional suspects at this time.

An autopsy has been scheduled for Monday, May 6, 2024.

Homicide detectives are looking to speak with anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage of the assault.

Anyone with any information or CCTV footage of this crime is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.

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