Edmonton homicide detectives investigating crime in Strathearn

WARNING: Some of the details in this article are graphic and may be disturbing to some readers. 

A heavy police presence was seen in the central Edmonton neighbourhood of Strathearn late Monday afternoon.

Seven police cruisers, an ambulance and an Alberta Health Services SUV could be seen in the area of 87 Street and 96 Avenue.

Police were initially called at 3:40 p.m. for a weapons complaint. The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) did not confirm what had occurred at the scene but said the homicide unit had been called in to investigate.

Witnesses told Global News they heard a woman’s screams coming from one of the units. They said a small group of residents ran to try and help when they saw a man standing over a woman in a doorway, stabbing her repeatedly.

The neighbours ran to call 911. Not long after that, they said, the officers arrived and witnesses said police arrested a man.

Officers were seen canvassing the area. Residents told Global News they were asked if they were aware of any “violent relationships.”

Police have not released many details and have not given an update on the victim’s condition.

Watch: Witnesses describe a frightening scene at the Strathearn Heights apartments, where police were initially called to a weapons complaint. Sarah Kraus has the details.

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Watch: About nine police vehicles and an ambulance were on scene in the Strathearn neighbourhood early Monday evening.

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