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Man hospitalized with life-threatening injuries following assault dies: EPS

Police are investigating an assault near 118 Avenue and 90 Street. Global News

The Edmonton Police Service says the victim of an assault Friday has died.

Officers were called to 118 Avenue and 90 Street around 6:30 a.m., where they found an unconscious man suffering from “significant injuries.”

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First responders started lifesaving measures immediately. The man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

In a news release Saturday, EPS said the man had died of his injuries.

One person was taken into custody a few blocks away.

Police said the investigation is ongoing and investigators are not looking for any other suspects.

An autopsy has been scheduled for May 6.

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