The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is investigating the suspicious death of a man that occurred earlier this morning in southeast Edmonton..On Monday, at approximately 5 a.m., the EPS were called to a residence in the area of 76 Street and 105 Avenue following the reports of a robbery.. Front step of robbery house ."Upon arrival, a male was located in medical distress and despite life-saving measures by EPS and paramedics the male succumbed to his injuries on scene," the EPS stated.."Homicide Section is now leading the investigation and an autopsy has yet to be scheduled.".EPS wouldn't say if the dead individual was the robber or the victim.."Unfortunately, due to this being an active investigation the EPS cannot answer those questions at this time," the EPS stated.."This is a really quiet neighbourhood," a person who lives nearby the scene said.. EPS units outside of robbery houseEPS units outside of robbery house ."I hardly ever see anyone at that house.".Police tape now surrounds the property, with a section of the front step also taped off..Two units from the EPS remain parked outside..One neighbour said they thought they heard gunshots. Another neighbour told the Western Standard she sees the same young people coming and going for the house regularly..Detectives are hopeful that dash camera footage from the area may assist with their investigation and are encouraging anyone that was driving in the area of 76 Street and 105 Avenue on Monday, June 5, between the hours of 4:45 a.m. and 5:15 a.m., to please contact the EPS at 780-423-4567.
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is investigating the suspicious death of a man that occurred earlier this morning in southeast Edmonton..On Monday, at approximately 5 a.m., the EPS were called to a residence in the area of 76 Street and 105 Avenue following the reports of a robbery.. Front step of robbery house ."Upon arrival, a male was located in medical distress and despite life-saving measures by EPS and paramedics the male succumbed to his injuries on scene," the EPS stated.."Homicide Section is now leading the investigation and an autopsy has yet to be scheduled.".EPS wouldn't say if the dead individual was the robber or the victim.."Unfortunately, due to this being an active investigation the EPS cannot answer those questions at this time," the EPS stated.."This is a really quiet neighbourhood," a person who lives nearby the scene said.. EPS units outside of robbery houseEPS units outside of robbery house ."I hardly ever see anyone at that house.".Police tape now surrounds the property, with a section of the front step also taped off..Two units from the EPS remain parked outside..One neighbour said they thought they heard gunshots. Another neighbour told the Western Standard she sees the same young people coming and going for the house regularly..Detectives are hopeful that dash camera footage from the area may assist with their investigation and are encouraging anyone that was driving in the area of 76 Street and 105 Avenue on Monday, June 5, between the hours of 4:45 a.m. and 5:15 a.m., to please contact the EPS at 780-423-4567.
