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1 man dead following shooting south of Whyte Ave. in Edmonton

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WATCH ABOVE: One person is dead and police are investigating after a shooting late last night in Edmonton's Queen Alexandra neighbourhood. Nicole Stillger has more – Oct 8, 2022

One man is dead following a shooting in south-central Edmonton on Friday night.

The Edmonton Police Service responded to a call at around 11 p.m. at a residence near 79 Avenue and 106 Street — a few blocks south of Whyte Ave.

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Police said a 37-year-old man was taken to hospital, however, he later died.

An autopsy was conducted Oct. 12 and determined 37-year-old Sam McConnell died from a gunshot wound and the manner of death is homicide.

Read more: 1 man arrested, 1 woman in hospital following 2 shootings near Whyte Ave.

EPS Homicide Section has begun an investigation and ask anyone with any information about the shooting for the victim to please contact police at 780-423-4567. Anonymous tips can be called in to 1-800-222-8477 or sent online.

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