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Edmonton police investigate suspicious death on Whyte Avenue

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WATCH ABOVE: A police investigation into a suspicious death closed down a portion of Edmonton's Whyte Avenue for much of Wednesday. Sarah Komadina reports. WARNING: This video may be disturbing for some viewers – Aug 4, 2021

A section of Whyte Avenue was closed for most of the day Wednesday while officers investigated a suspicious death.

The stretch of road — in both directions between Calgary Trail and Gateway Boulevard — was re-opened at about 4:30 p.m.

At approximately 1:20 a.m., officers responded to a disturbance in the area of Whyte Avenue and 103 Street, EPS said.

When they arrived on scene, police found three injured males. Police did not provide their ages.

EMS responded, treated and transported two of the males to hospital: one with serious injuries and one with minor injuries. The third male died at the scene, police said.

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Police say people should avoid the area and seek alternate routes until further notice.

Edmonton police closed a section of Whyte Avenue on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, for an investigation. Dave Carels / Global News

A large police presence was seen in the area and police tape was cordoning off the road.

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EPS said homicide section continues to investigate.

An autopsy has yet to be scheduled.

Edmonton police closed a section of Whyte Avenue on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, for an investigation. Dave Carels / Global News

 

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