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Edmonton homicide detectives investigate west-end death

The Edmonton homicide unit is investigating a death on the city's west end, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020. Wes Rosa, Global News

Edmonton homicide detectives are investigating a death in the city’s west end.

On Thursday, police said officers were called to the area of 166 Street and Stony Plain Road at around 12:15 p.m. after receiving a report about an altercation.

When officers arrived, they found a man with life-threatening injuries.

Paramedics tried to treat the man but he died at the scene, police said.

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Police said four people were taken into custody on Thursday afternoon.

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No further information has been released about the victim or the manner of death.

An autopsy has not yet been scheduled.

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