The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is investigating the suspicious death of a man that occurred in northeast Edmonton.
On Saturday, Mar. 11, 2023, at approximately 2:30 a.m., police responded to the report of a single vehicle collision in an alley in the area of 47 Street and 118 Avenue. Upon arrival, the vehicle was located with an injured 44-year-old male in the driver’s seat. EMS and EFD responded and attempted life-saving measures however the male succumbed to his injuries on scene. Further investigation revealed that the male had injuries consistent with an assault, not a collision.
As a result, Homicide Section Detectives were contacted, and are now leading the investigation. An autopsy has been scheduled for Friday, Mar. 17, 2023.