On Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at approximately 8:52 p.m., the EPS Community Safety Team was on proactive patrol in the area of 97 Street and 107 Avenue when they located a deceased male. The male had suffered obvious injuries, and Homicide Section took over the investigation.
An autopsy completed on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, confirmed the victim, Burton Lee Gambler, 42, died as a result of a homicide. The cause of death is being withheld at this time for investigative reasons.
Investigators continue to seek surveillance video and witnesses in this incident. Anyone with information about this death is asked to 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.