Downtown Division officers arrived on scene in less than two minutes and came to the aid of an unconscious 18-year-old male suffering from apparent stab wounds. The male was treated by EMS and transported to hospital where he was declared deceased.
Homicide Staff Sgt. Dave Christoffel confirmed homicide detectives are leading the investigation and are speaking with several witnesses. He said the cause and manner of death cannot be confirmed until the Medical Examiner has concluded an autopsy, which is scheduled for today.
Police believe this was not a random attack.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm.