One week after police officers were called about an unresponsive man in central Edmonton, the Edmonton Police Service confirmed the man died and was the victim of a homicide.
In a news release issued Wednesday, police said an autopsy conducted on Saturday determined 25-year-old Owen Baptiste was the victim of a homicide.
“The cause of death is not being released at this time as detectives continue to investigate,” the EPS said.
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Baptiste was pronounced dead by paramedics when police arrived in the area of 118 Avenue and 96 Street on Wednesday, Aug. 10. Police said officers arrived at the scene at 9:45 a.m. that day but did not confirm if Baptiste was located inside a building or outdoors.
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Police did not say Wednesday whether detectives have identified a suspect.
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Anyone with information about Baptiste’s death is asked to call the EPS 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 at http://www.p3tips.com/250.
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