Downtown Division patrol officers were dispatched to an area near 106 Avenue just west of 96 Street at approximately 12:55 a.m. Thursday, May 5th, where they found Robert Paul Loyer, 46, on the ground bleeding and in physical distress.
Attempts by officers to revive the man failed, and he was pronounced deceased on scene.
This is Edmonton’s 21st homicide of 2016.
Anyone who has information about this crime 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.
Background:
The Edmonton Police Service Homicide Section is investigating the suspicious death of a man who was found injured in Downtown Division early this morning.
Officers were called to 106 Avenue, just west of 96 Street, at approximately 12:55 a.m. on Thursday, May 5, 2016. An injured male with obvious signs of trauma was found bleeding on the ground.
It is reported six to seven people were seen fleeing the area at the time of the incident. The EPS Homicide Section is working to identify suspects in the ongoing investigation.