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Suspicious death in Edmonton Friday ruled homicide: police

Edmonton police investigate a suspicious death that occurred on Friday, Aug. 16, 2019 in the area of 93 Street and 104 Avenue. Global News

An autopsy has shown that a dead man who was discovered inside a downtown apartment last week died as a result of a homicide.

Police were called to the area of 93 Street and 104 Avenue last Friday after a man’s body was found.

The Medical Examiner ruled that Derek Cowan, 47, died of stab wounds.

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The Edmonton Police Service Homicide Section is continuing to investigate and anyone with information about Cowan’s death is asked to call police at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

WATCH BELOW: Edmonton police are investigating a suspicious death after a 47-year-old man’s body was found in a downtown apartment on Friday.

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