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Homicide detectives investigating fatal northeast Edmonton shooting

Man with gunshot wounds found near 91 Street and 150 Avenue at around 3:30 a.m. on April 8, 2018. Albert Delitala, Global News

A man died after reports of gunshots in Edmonton’s northeast on Sunday morning and police are treating it as suspicious.

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) said officers were called to the Evansdale Community Hall near 91 Street and 145 Avenue at around 3:30 a.m. to a weapons complaint.

EPS said residents in the area reported hearing gunshots near the community hall.

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When officers arrived, they learned an injured man had been rushed to a medical centre by family members, and later died from his injuries.

Police said they do not have any suspects at this time but said there is no risk to the public.

The homicide unit has been called in to investigate.

Man with gunshot wounds found near 91 Street and 150 Avenue at around 3:30 a.m. on April 8, 2018. Albert Delitala, Global News

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