UPDATE: Saskatoon homicide suspect believed to be in Edmonton area
SASKATOON – Police are now investigating Saskatoon’s fourth homicide of 2016. One of two injured men found after a disturbance in a parking lot early Saturday morning has died.
Just before 2:30 a.m. CT on Saturday, officers were called to 7 Assiniboine Drive where a fight reportedly broke out.
Two men, aged 22 and 18, had been stabbed and were taken to hospital by MD Ambulance.
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The 22-year-old man underwent emergency surgery and passed away from his injuries at 9:42 a.m. the same day. His name has not been released at this time.
Police say an autopsy is expected to take place sometime next week.
The 18-year-old man was treated and released from hospital.
Forensic identification unit members processed a fairly large area of the parking lot on Saturday. Investigators are continuing to interview several witnesses.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Saskatoon police at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
CORRECTION: Police had previously stated one of the injured males was 20 years old.
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