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Police searching for 2 ‘vehicles of interest’ in Edmonton homicide

WATCH: Surveillance footage of the suspect vehicle in a 2016 Edmonton homicide.

Edmonton police have released photos and surveillance footage of two “vehicles of interest” in connection with a fatal shooting in February.

William John Patterson, 37, was shot to death in his home on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016.

READ MORE: Shooting death in Edmonton’s Chappelle area is 6th homicide of 2016 

William “Johnny” Patterson is seen fishing in this photo supplied by his family. Supplied

Investigators say two cars were in the area at the time of the homicide and are now asking the public to help identify the vehicles and drivers.

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“Our investigation is still very active and ongoing,” EPS spokesperson Cheryl Sheppard said. “We’ve released some photos an surveillance video today in hopes of jogging someone’s memory who may have seen the vehicles in the area.”

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“Right now, we’re treating them as people of interest. They were in the area at the time and shortly thereafter and we believe they may have information that is important to our investigation.”

The first vehicle is believed to be an older, white Mazda 3 with a sunroof and distinct Continental ContiSportContact 5 SSR tires.

The second vehicle is believed to be a dark-coloured Chevrolet Malibu.

Police say the darker vehicle drove into the Chapelle area and picked up a man from a house that was under construction at the time.

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The man is described as in his mid- to late-30s, about six-feet tall with a slim build. He was wearing white sneakers, blue jeans, a dark hoodie and a construction vest.

Watch below: Police updated their investigation into a February 2016 homicide on Wednesday. As Sarah Kraus reports, they’re now looking for two vehicles of interest in connection with the case.

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Edmonton police look for 2 vehicles in connection with 2016 homicide

Detectives would like to speak with this man, who is considered a person of interest.

READ MORE: Edmonton police investigate suspicious death in Chappelle neighbourhood

Anyone with information 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.

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