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Apparent assault victim becomes Saskatoon’s 10th homicide of 2016: police

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WATCH ABOVE: Police are investigating the 10th homicide of 2016 in Saskatoon. Jacqueline Wilson reports – Oct 15, 2016

The Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) launched its 10th homicide investigation of the year on Friday.

At around 10:55 p.m. CT, officers along with MD Ambulance personnel responded to a call about an injured man in a home in the 1400-block Avenue G North.

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SPS said when officers arrived they found a 26-year-old man who had been the victim of an apparent assault.

The man died from his injuries at the scene. His name has not been released.

The major crime unit and forensic identification section are investigating along with the chief coroner’s office.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Saskatoon police at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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