Homicide detectives seeking witnesses after man found dead in north Edmonton parking lot

A dead man was found in this school parking lot near 117 Street and 162 Avenue on Feb. 24, 2024. (Darcy Seaton/CTV News Edmonton)

A man was found dead in a north Edmonton parking lot Saturday morning.

Police found the 32-year-old man's body around 6 a.m. in a lot near 117 Street and 162 Avenue.

Paramedics were called, but the man was declared dead when they arrived.

Homicide detectives believe he had died several hours before he was found.

An autopsy was conducted on Monday, but police say further testing is required to determine the cause and manner of death.

The man's identity has not been released.

Homicide detectives are investigating the death and are asking anyone with information to reach out.

Anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area of 117 Street and 162 Avenue early Saturday morning should call police at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone.

Anonymous information can be given to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.