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Police investigating first suspicious death of 2026

For Immediate Release: 16-Jan-2026 @ 4:16 PM
MRU #: H26R001

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is investigating a death that took place this morning in northwest Edmonton. 

Police responded to a check on welfare call at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. When police arrived at a residence in the area of 88 Street and 128 Avenue, they found a deceased 51-year-old male.

The investigation has since been turned over to the EPS Homicide Section. An autopsy has not yet been scheduled.

Anyone with information about this suspicious 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.

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