At approximately 12:30 a.m. this morning, Northeast Branch patrol officers were called to assist Edmonton Fire Rescue Services in response to a burning vehicle in the area of 146 Avenue and 25 Street. Once the fire was extinguished, the body of a male was discovered inside the vehicle.
Homicide Section is now assisting with the investigation. An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023.
Detectives are hopeful that surveillance camera footage from the area may assist with their investigation, and are encouraging anyone with doorbell, dash or other security cameras to please check their footage for suspicious activity.
Anyone with tips or footage related to this incident can contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #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.