Clinton Wabasca, 36 is arrestable for first-degree murder and is believed to be in the Edmonton area. Wabasca is known to carry edged weapons.
Anyone who encounters Wabasca is asked not to approach him, but to contact police immediately.
*Photo has been removed as the accused is now in custody*
The Edmonton Medical Examiner completed an autopsy on the deceased on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 and determined that the 42-year-old male died as a result of head trauma. Investigators have deemed the manner of death to be homicide.
Every file is evaluated on a case by case basis. The EPS has decided not to release the name of the deceased in this investigation for the following reasons: it does not serve an investigative purpose, there is no risk to public safety and the EPS has a duty to protect the privacy rights of the victims and their families.
Background
At approximately 10:30 p.m., on Sunday, March 25, 2018, Northwest Division patrol officers responded to an address in the area of 117 Avenue and 91 Street after receiving information about an injured male in a multi-unit residence. Upon arrival, officers located a deceased male.
Anyone with information about the accused’s whereabouts is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #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.