Northeast Division patrol officers were dispatched to an alley near 118 Avenue and 64 Street at approximately 1:25 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015.
The initial report was a male was found injured and other witnesses reported hearing gun fire.
EPS and EMS arrived on scene locating the injured male and identified a number of potential witnesses in the immediate area. The area was immediately cordoned off while officers conducted door-to-door inquiries to seek additional witnesses to the altercation.
The injured male was initially treated by EMS and transported to hospital.
The Edmonton Police Service Homicide Section confirmed that Alex died as a result of gunshot wounds.