Man found dead in central Edmonton, homicide investigation underway: EPS

Edmonton police say a community safety team found a man dead just before 9 p.m. Friday night near 97 Street and 107 Avenue.

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has called in their homicide section after patrol officers found a man dead in central Edmonton on Friday night.

Just before 9 p.m. in the area of 97 Street and 107 Avenue, EPS says a proactive patrol team found a man who had suffered “obvious injuries” before his death, according to a news release.

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An autopsy was scheduled for Tuesday. Police are now looking for surveillance video and witnesses.

Anyone with information about this death can contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or make an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers.