At approximately 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 24, 2019, police responded to a weapons complaint at a lounge in the area of 101 Street and 81 Avenue. Upon arrival, investigators located a deceased male inside the establishment. Two other individuals sustained non-life-threatening injuries in relation to the shooting.
The Edmonton Medical Examiner determined Abubeker Gemechu Abduraman, 26, died as a result of a gunshot wound. The manner of death has been deemed homicide.
Investigators do not have anyone in custody at this time. The investigation continues.
Every investigation is evaluated on a case by case basis. The EPS has decided to release the name of the deceased in this investigation for the following reasons: it serves an investigative purpose.