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Edmonton police investigate fight in downtown parking lot that turned deadly

The side of an Edmonton Police Service vehicle is seen in this file photo. Jason Franson / The Canadian Press

Edmonton police are investigating a fight in a downtown parking lot that led to the death of a 39-year-old man Thursday.

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Officers were called to 108A Avenue and 98 Street around 9:40 p.m. following reports of a disturbance.

They arrived to find a large group of people fighting in a parking lot.

One man suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital where police said he later died.

Police said one person was arrested at the scene and investigators are not looking for any additional suspects at this time.

An autopsy has been scheduled for May 13.

Homicide detectives have since taken over the investigation. Police want to speak with anyone who witnessed what happened and are asking anyone with video footage to come forward and contact police.

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