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Homicide Section investigating death in central Edmonton River Valley

For Immediate Release: 31-Aug-2025 @ 6:00 PM
MRU #: H25R028

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is investigating a suspicious death that took place in the river valley this weekend.

On Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, at approximately 7:35 a.m., EPS Downtown Branch officers responded to reports of death in the river valley near 101 Street and 100 Avenue. It was reported to police that a man was lying on a hill near a set of stairs in the area. Upon arrival, police located a deceased adult male.

Homicide Section detectives are now investigating. An autopsy has been scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025.

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.

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