The investigation
remains ongoing into a suspicious death that occurred at a homeless shelter in
early January.
The Edmonton Medical Examiner’s Office completed an autopsy on Jan. 6, 2022, and the cause and manner of death are pending further testing.
Homicide Section continues to investigate.
Background
At approximately 1:30 a.m. on Jan. 3, 2022, EPS Downtown Branch patrol members responded to a reported assault at a shelter near 100 Street and 105A Avenue.
When police arrived, paramedics had commenced life-saving measures on a 54-year-old male before transporting him to hospital. The male succumbed to his injuries shortly thereafter while in hospital.