It was reported by witnesses that there were several adults within the west-end apartment suite last Saturday, when there was an altercation between two adult males. One of the males allegedly shot the other male, and then fled the area on foot. The EPS Homicide Section continues to investigate. Police do not believe the shooting to be random, and are not looking for any other suspects at this time.
David Charles Sandaker, 24, of Edmonton is wanted on warrants for second degree murder, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and breach of recognizance (x2). David Sandaker is described as a Caucasian male, approximately 5’9” tall, weighing 160 lbs., thin to average build, with hazel eyes, and light brown hair that may have been cut short.
Sandaker was last seen in north Edmonton. He is not to be approached, and should be considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Sandaker is asked to contact the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm.
Background:
EPS West Division Patrol units responded to a report of a male being shot in an apartment suite in the area of 89 Avenue and 149 Street at approximately 4:18 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2014. EPS officers discovered a deceased adult male who appeared to in his 30s. EMS paramedics attempted to resuscitate the male but were unsuccessful. EPS Homicide Section detectives were called in to investigate. The Medical Examiner conducted the victim’s autopsy and confirmed his identity on Monday, April 28, 2014. The death was deemed to be a homicide, and the cause of death was a gunshot wound. This is Edmonton’s 10th homicide for 2014.