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Saskatoon police investigate city’s 7th homicide of 2020

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WATCH: Saskatoon police have not said how the 21-year-old man died as they investigate the city’s seventh homicide of 2020 – Jul 29, 2020

Saskatoon police say a 21-year-old man is the city’s seventh homicide victim of 2020.

Police said they were called to the 300 block of Avenue U South in Pleasant Hill at around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday for a report of an injured person.

Life-saving attempts were made by emergency personnel but the man succumbed to his injuries.

Police have not stated the nature of his injuries or released his name.

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His death was ruled a homicide by members of the major crimes unit and the forensic identification section.

An autopsy has been ordered by the coroner’s office.

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Investigators said no further details on the victim are being released at this time as they continue to investigate.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact them at 306-975-8300 and ask to speak to an investigator in major crimes.

Tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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