Three people found dead in downtown Edmonton park

EDMONTON — Alberta Health Services (AHS) say three people have died in downtown Edmonton Friday evening.

EMS were called to a park near 96 Street and 103 Avenue around 4 p.m. Friday.

Downtown peace officers arrived on scene and performed compressions. All three people were in cardiac arrest when paramedics arrived, AHS said.

EMS attempted to revive the men but all three died on scene.

AHS told CTV News Edmonton that all three patients received Narcan on scene.

Police say while the deaths are non-criminal, they are still investigating the incident. Officials are waiting for results from toxicology tests.

On Saturday, Edmonton police said all three people were men over the age of 18 but provided no further details as they are still attempting to get in touch with family members.