WATCH ABOVE: Police are asking for the public’s help solving a recent homicide in central Edmonton. Jessica Kent reports.
EDMONTON — Police say a 32-year-old man who was found dead on a central Edmonton street Monday morning is the city’s latest homicide victim.
An autopsy confirmed Shawn Richard died of a stab wound to the chest.
Richard was found lying on 95 Street between 117 and 118 Avenues at around 3:30 a.m. Monday.
Police say they don’t know exactly what happened, but believe Richard was involved in a fight. Officers believe he ran away then collapsed on the ground.
“I don’t know what led to this dispute. I know that Mr. Richard has a background in this area, it’s not the best background. He is known to a lot of people in this area that hang out on the streets,” said Staff Sgt. Bill Clark with the Edmonton Police Service Homicide Section.
“He’s been dealing drugs in this area and unfortunately his choice of lifestyle may have led to this event, we don’t know that yet.”
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Police say several neighbours have come forward with information but they are searching for the driver of a black pick-up truck that was seen driving near the crime scene at about 3:20 a.m. Homicide detectives believe the driver may have information that will assist the investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.
This is Edmonton’s 14th homicide of 2015.