On Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, at approximately 8:25 a.m., EPS Southwest Branch officers and EMS responded to the area of 104 Street and 85 Avenue for reports of a male in medical distress in the backyard of a residence.
EMS treated and transported the 82-year-old man to hospital; however, he has since succumbed to his injuries.
On Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, the Edmonton Medical Examiner’s Office completed an autopsy on the man; however, the cause and manner of death are pending further testing and examination.
EPS Homicide Section continues to investigate his death, and detectives believe the man was last seen walking in the alley west of 104 Street between 85 Avenue and 86 Avenue at approximately 6:10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. Investigators are asking anyone who was in the area at the time to please contact police. A highlighted map of the area is included below.

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Anyone with information about this death is asked to please contact 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 www.p3tips.com/250.