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Police investigating suspicious death

For Immediate Release: 12-Jul-2026 @ 8:30 PM
MRU #: H26R011

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is investigating a suspicious death that took place in southeast Edmonton.

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 earlier today, Sunday, July 12, 2026.

EPS Homicide Section is now investigating, and an autopsy has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

Police are not currently seeking any other suspects.

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