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Death of man on central Edmonton street under investigation

Edmonton police investigating the death of a man on 104 Avenue near 95 Street on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Global News

Edmonton police are investigating the suspicious death of a man on a street in the city’s core on Saturday evening.

Police said officers responded shortly after 6 p.m. to reports of an assault with a weapon near 104 Avenue and 95 Street.

Upon arrival, police located a man with serious injuries and provided first aid, however, the man died at the scene.

A white sheet or tarp could be seen covering what appeared to be a body on the avenue, which was taped off Saturday night.

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An autopsy has yet to be scheduled, police said.

Investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed an assault in the area to contact the police at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone.

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Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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