The Edmonton Police
Service Homicide Section is investigating a suspicious death that occurred around 4 a.m. on Aug.
22, 2020.
At approximately 4 a.m. on Aug. 22, 2020, in the area of 118 Avenue and 42
Street, passers-by came upon an injured male in his 60’s near a bus shelter and
called 911. The man was treated by EMS and taken to hospital but succumbed to
his injuries.
Investigations reveal that an altercation between the deceased and another individual took place shortly before his death.
Detectives are asking any witnesses to contact police. Investigators are also interested in any dash-cam footage from vehicles that were parked in the area or drove by the area, between 3:30 a.m. and 5 a.m. on Aug. 22, 2020.
An autopsy has been scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020.