Media Releases

Police seek video related to north Edmonton shooting

12 Jun 2026 18:30:00 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is seeking dash camera footage following a shooting in the Schonsee neighbourhood that occurred in April.

On April 24, 2026, around 11:30 p.m. Northeast Branch patrol officers responded to the report of a shooting at a residence in the Schonsee neighbourhood. It was reported to police that multiple shots were fired at the occupants of a residence as they arrived home.

EMS responded, treated and transported two adults to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No other physical injuries were reported.

After reviewing area camera footage, investigators believe the suspect exited a dark-coloured truck that had been parked on the west curb of 78 Street near 173 Ave since approximately 9:45 p.m. that evening. The suspect immediately fled the area in the truck following the shooting, heading eastbound along 173 Ave.

Map of suspect vehicle location

Image of suspect and suspect vehicle

Police are asking the public to check any video footage, dash camera or otherwise, that may have captured the vehicle or any other suspicious activity between 9:45 p.m. and 11:45 p.m. on April 24, 2026. Investigators are particularly interested in any footage of a dark-coloured truck travelling in either direction on 173 Avenue, or southbound on 78 Street from 173 Avenue.

Anyone with video footage or other information related to this shooting is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.

Graduation Day for new EPS recruits and canines

12 Jun 2026 16:00:00 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) alongside the Lacombe Police Service (LPS), proudly celebrates the graduation of 34 officers, and two police canines from Recruit Training Class (RTC) 165. The graduating canines include Patrol Service Dog (PSD) Pablo, a three-year old Belgian Malinois and Human Remains Detection Dog (HRD) Kuma, a two-year-old Labrador Retriever. The ceremony will take place at City Hall on Friday, June 12, 2026, marking the successful completion of an intensive training program and the beginning of these recruits careers in law enforcement.

The graduating class reflects the strength and diversity of the communities they will serve. Members of RTC 165 bring a wide range of professional and lived experiences, including backgrounds in law enforcement, the military, and skilled trades. While many recruits are from Alberta and across Canada, others join the EPS from countries including Brazil, China, India, Jamaica, Nigeria, Russia, United Kingdom, and the United States.

“Throughout their training, the graduating members of this class have consistently demonstrated a high level of commitment, integrity, and resilience,” says Staff Sergeant Kendall Booth with the EPS Recruit Training Section. “We are proud to welcome them as they begin serving the community with compassion, dedication, and professionalism.”

RTC 165 also demonstrated their strong commitment to the community by volunteering at several EPS and Edmonton Police Foundation (EPF) events, including the McCauley Cup, First Responders Half Marathon, Beeping Eggs Easter Egg Hunt, and the Special Olympics Alberta Polar Plunge.

Recognized as one of Alberta’s Top Employers for the sixth time, the EPS continues to emphasize hands-on, real-world training that extends beyond the classroom. This approach ensures recruits are well-prepared to respond to the complex needs of Edmonton’s diverse and vulnerable populations.

In partnership with the EPS Equity, Inclusion & Human Rights Branch, recruitment efforts remain focused on strengthening relationships with diverse communities, including increased Indigenous engagement to raise awareness of policing as a career and strengthen trust. Initiatives such as Women in Policing, the Athlete to Officer Program, and Experienced Office Program, further support targeted recruitment efforts.

With training complete, the new constables will begin field development with the Service’s Community Policing Bureau before returning for additional assessment and training to maximize their potential.

The EPS continues to evolve its recruitment practices to attract high-quality candidates. In late 2025, the Service introduced a requirement for applicants to complete and pass the Alberta Police Cognitive Ability Test (APCAT) prior to submitting a formal online application, helping to improve applicant readiness and engagement early in the process.

For more information about a career with EPS, please visit joinEPS.ca

Suspicious death concluded as non-criminal

12 Jun 2026 14:29:00 UT

A suspicious death that took place in central Edmonton this week has been deemed non-criminal.

On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at approximately 4 a.m., police responded to a report of a man in medical distress outside of a residence in the area of 124 Street and 109 Avenue. Upon arrival, police discovered a 22-year-old man who was declared deceased on scene.

The Edmonton Medical Examiner completed an autopsy on Thursday, June 11, 2026, and the manner of death was determined to be non-criminal. As such, the deceased’s identity cannot be released.

Police seeking complainants, witnesses following two assaults

11 Jun 2026 18:30:00 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is seeking complainants and witnesses following two random and unprovoked assaults last month in Old Strathcona.

It was reported to police that on May 11, 2026, at approximately 2:20 p.m. two adult males were dining in a McDonald’s restaurant in the area of 103 Street and 80 Avenue, when another male patron assaulted each of them without provocation before leaving on foot. The assault was reported the following day and police obtained video footage. Officers do not believe the complainants and suspect were known to one another.

Police were able to identify the suspect as Gene Jacobs, 61, and continue to seek his whereabouts. Officers have since issued warrants for his arrest for assault (x2) and breaching probation. A photo of Jacobs is included below.

Gene Jacobs, 61

Investigators are hoping to speak with the two complainants who were assaulted on May 11, 2026, as well as anyone who was in the restaurant at the time and witnessed the unprovoked attacks. Individuals with information about this incident are asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone.

Police seek suspect following a hit and run

11 Jun 2026 16:24:29 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is seeking the public's assistance with identifying a driver and vehicle involved in a hit-an-run collision from late April.

At approximately 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, 2026, police responded to a report of a hit-and-run collision involving a pedestrian near Whyte Avenue and 100 Street. The 28-year-old male pedestrian was treated and transported to hospital by EMS with serious, non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect vehicle was last seen fleeing on Whyte Avenue westbound.

EPS Major Collision Investigations Section (MCIS) is investigating the collision, and officers are asking the public to contact them if they recognize or have footage of the suspect vehicle, as pictured below.

Image: Suspect vehicle back

Image: suspect vehicle front

Image: Suspect driver

Anyone who witnessed the collision, has information about the vehicle or driver, or has dashcam footage is asked to contact EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone.

Police investigating suspicious death

10 Jun 2026 21:53:53 UT

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

On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at approximately 6 a.m., police were responding to an unrelated matter in the area of 118 Avenue and 47 Street when they became aware of a disturbance. Police subsequently observed a seriously injured man emerging from a residence followed by another individual.

Police and EMS provided life saving measures to the man, and he was transported to hospital, where he later died. The other individual was taken into custody without further incident. The deceased and the arrested person are known to one another. Police are not looking for any other suspects.

The EPS Homicide Section assumed the investigation. An autopsy has been scheduled for Friday, June 12, 2026.

Police investigating suspicious death

10 Jun 2026 18:15:00 UT

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

The EPS Homicide Section assumed the investigation. An autopsy has yet to be scheduled.

Police warn public of fraudulent buy-and-sell transactions

10 Jun 2026 16:35:25 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is warning the public after charging a man in connection with more than a dozen fraudulent buy-and-sell transactions.

Ryan Kenzie, 46, was convicted of nine fraud-related offences that occurred in Edmonton and Sherwood Park between late April and mid-October 2025. In each incident, Kenzie contacted individuals who were selling items such as phones, watches, or jewellery. Kenzie would meet the seller and leave with the item after convincing the seller that he had sent an e-transfer. However, the transfers were never sent.

After serving his sentence for these offences, Kenzie was released into the community on probation, and soon there after was charged with fraud involving the same scheme. An arrest warrant has been issued and is currently outstanding.

Police are asking anyone who believes they may have been defrauded by Kenzie to come forward and contact investigators.

Ryan Kenzie, 46

“The repeated nature of these incidents suggests this individual may have targeted many more people,” says Constable Emily Kostuik, from the EPS’s West Branch. “By raising awareness, we hope to prevent others from falling victim to fraud and encourage anyone impacted to report it to police.”

Police also encourage the public to use one of the EPS Buy and Sell Exchange Zones when meeting up for online transactions. These designated locations are well-lit, monitored by video, and located at various police station parking lots. Meeting in one of these locations can help deter fraud and give both buyers and sellers added peace of mind.

Police asking for assistance in continued search for missing man

09 Jun 2026 22:15:35 UT

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) continues to search for 31-year-old Caleb Peretic, who was last seen on Sunday, May 31, 2026.

Investigators are now asking anyone with trail cameras or security cameras in the area west of Ray Gibbons Drive and LeClaire Way, as well as any wildlife or animal enthusiasts with cameras in Lois Hole Provincial Park, to contact police immediately.

Caleb has not yet been located, and police continue to search the area of his last known location in hopes of finding him.

Map of search area

Caleb was last seen wearing the clothing pictured below:

Image: Caleb Peretic last seen

Caleb is 5’9” tall with light brown hair, and hazel eyes. He has a clock tattoo on his right forearm and a flame tattoo on his right tricep.

Caleb Peretic, 31

Caleb Peretic, images of tattoos

Caleb’s disappearance is considered out of character, and family and police have concerns for his well-being. Anyone who sees evidence of Caleb on their security footage or who has information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Police are also asking people who live in the areas identified to share this post to their community pages.

Police locate missing 18-year-old

08 Jun 2026 20:30:51 UT

The 18-year-old woman that was reported missing yesterday has since been located safe.

Thank you to the media and the public for your assistance.