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Edmonton police identify man who died after stabbing near Northlands

Police said officers were called to an assault in the area of 80 Street and 118 Avenue at about 9 p.m. on Monday night. Sarah Kraus, Global News

Edmonton police’s homicide section has taken over the investigation into a Monday night stabbing after the victim died in hospital.

Police were called to an assault in the area of 80 Street and 118 Avenue at about 8:30 p.m.

They did not provide details about the victim or the extent of their injuries other than to say a man was taken to hospital.

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Three houses and a duplex were taped off west of Northlands and police said they were investigating a stabbing.

READ MORE: Edmonton police tape off homes after stabbing near Northlands 

On Wednesday, police identified the victim as 28-year-old Jarvis Katz.

In a news release, police said Katz died from his injuries in hospital on Wednesday morning.

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An autopsy has been scheduled for Thursday morning.

Police are asking anyone with information about this incident or Katz’s activities prior to the assault to contact them at 780-423-4567.

No arrests have been made in this case.

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