Investigators believe Munian was one of two male suspects who pepper sprayed and then robbed two guards at a TD Canada Trust bank in southeast Edmonton, at approximately 12:45 a.m. Friday morning.
It is alleged that one of the guards then discharged his firearm killing Munian. Investigators continue, however, to search for the second suspect, who remains at large. Witnesses describe the second male suspect as being approximately 5’10” tall, medium build and wearing a dark hoodie.
This is Edmonton’s 27th homicide of 2016.
Anyone with information about this incident, or who may know the whereabouts of the second suspect, 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:
Southeast Division members responded to a robbery call at a financial institution near 25 Avenue and Hewes Way, at approximately 12:45 a.m. this morning, Friday, July 8, 2016.
Upon arrival officers found a deceased male lying on the ground nearby. It is alleged that two robbery suspects approached the guards, pepper sprayed them and demanded cash from the guards.
It is alleged that one of the guards then discharged his firearm killing one of the two suspects. A second suspect remains at large at his time.
Homicide and Robbery Section detectives continue to investigate.