Autopsy results released earlier today confirm that Phu Phan, 30, died from multiple gunshot wounds with the manner of death being a homicide.
Investigators believe Phan was shot to death Friday morning while sitting in a vehicle parked outside of a residence in northwest Edmonton.
Witnesses told police a small blue SUV or minivan was spotted leaving the scene just after 7:30 a.m.
This is the Edmonton’s 35th homicide of 2016.
Anyone who has information about the shooting or the suspect(s) involved is encouraged 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 is investigating a shooting that occurred at approximately 7:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, near 171 Avenue and 126 Street in northwest Edmonton.
Northwest Division patrol members responded to a weapons complainant at a northwest Edmonton address, where neighbours reported hearing shots being fired.
Upon arrival, police found a male on the ground suffering from gunshot wounds.
The male was pronounced deceased on scene, despite efforts by paramedics to revive him.