Emergency Medical Services responded to the area of 101 Street and 104 Avenue at approximately 9 p.m. on Saturday. It was reported that a male sustained serious head injuries during an alleged physical altercation that occurred on the sidewalk and roadway close to a downtown office building and bus shelter.
“Frankly, we have little to go on right now,” said Brian Robertson, Acting Staff Sgt., Homicide Section. “I’m hopeful someone in the community was in the area and may have witnessed something that can help investigators piece the puzzle together.”
Upon arrival, EMS found a 49-year-old male in physical distress. The male was treated and rushed to hospital by EMS with life threatening injuries, where he remains in critical but stable condition.
Downtown Division officers believe there were witnesses to the incident. Anyone who has information about this crime 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.