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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.

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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