On Thursday, July 9, 2026, at approximately 6:44 p.m., Southeast Branch patrol officers responded to a call for an unresponsive female with suspicious injuries at a residence in the Silverberry neighbourhood. An adult male was taken into custody shortly thereafter.
EMS responded, treated and transported the 23-year-old female to hospital with life-threatening injuries, where she passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026.
On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, the Edmonton Medical Examiner’s Office completed an autopsy on the woman and determined the manner of death is homicide. The female’s name and cause of death are being withheld at this time for investigative purposes. Her name will be released when the investigation permits.
The male who was arrested, remains in custody and charges are pending. Police are not currently seeking any other suspects.