An autopsy conducted by the Edmonton Medical Examiner Tuesday afternoon was unable to confirm the cause of death, at this time, pending further testing.
Police investigators, however, have determined the manner of death to be a homicide. As such, investigators have charged Branden John Morin, 26, of Edmonton, with one count of manslaughter.
The accused and 34-year-old victim were known to one another. This is Edmonton’s 10th homicide of 2018.
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 and the EPS has a duty to protect the privacy rights of the victims and their families.
Background:
At approximately 3:30 a.m., Saturday, April 28, 2018, West Division patrol officers responded to a disturbance call in the neighbourhood of Rosenthal, near 84 Avenue and 219 Street. Upon arrival officers found a 34-year-old male in medical duress lying on the street.
EMS responded, treated and transported the male to hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Homicide detectives have since taken a male suspect into custody for questioning.