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New Year starts with 2 ‘suspicious’ deaths in Edmonton: Police

Edmonton police at the scene of a suspicious death near 107 Avenue and 106 Street in downtown Edmonton, Jan. 1, 2023. Global News/Eric Beck

The Edmonton Police Service is investigating two separate suspicious deaths that occurred Sunday.

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The first incident happened around 2:45 a.m. at a residence near 16 A Avenue and 38 Street.

Upon arrival, police found a 51-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman, who were both taken to hospital for their injuries.

The man died in hospital. An autopsy is scheduled for Jan. 6.

As of midday Sunday, the woman remained in hospital with non-life-threatening conditions.

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Police later found a “burned-out” 2012 white Dodge Ram near 24 Street and 14 Avenue that they believe is linked to the incident.

Police are looking for any dash cam or home security footage from anyone in the area where the truck was found between 9 p.m. Saturday and 5 a.m. Sunday.

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The second death happened around 1 p.m. at a downtown home.

Police received a report of a sudden death at 107 Avenue and 106 Street, and, upon arrival, found one man dead.

Homicide detectives had not yet identified the man.

Anyone with information about either of the deaths 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.

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