Gunshots are fired before police discover deceased man in north Edmonton

Homicide investigators in Edmonton are seeking tips from the public after a man was found dead inside a pickup truck in north Edmonton. The man was discovered in the driver’s seat of a black truck after gunshots were reported near 94 Street and 145 Avenue around 1:30 a.m. on a Tuesday. Witnesses reported seeing a white truck fleeing the area after the shots were fired, and a white truck was later found on fire near 106 Street and 155 Avenue. This vehicle had been stolen on March 18, and investigators are asking for any information related to this truck.

Staff Sgt. Rob Bilawey of the city police homicide section stated that the white truck had visible red tape along the rear passenger tail light, making it unique and hopefully recognizable to anyone who may have seen it driving on a roadway or parked. Homicide detectives have taken over the case, and an autopsy is pending. Investigators are requesting that anyone with dash cam or CCTV footage from the areas of 94 Street and 145 Avenue between 1 a.m. and 1:40 a.m. on Tuesday, and from the 106 Street and 155 Avenue area between 1:30 a.m. and 1:45 a.m. Tuesday to contact police with any information they may have.

Police have released photos of both the burned white truck and a similar pickup truck in connection with the suspicious death investigation. They are urging anyone who may have observed the white truck or has any relevant footage to come forward with any information that may help with the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.

The investigation into the man found dead in the pickup truck in north Edmonton is ongoing, and detectives are actively seeking any tips or information that may assist in the case. The public’s cooperation in providing information related to the white truck and any footage from the areas of interest on the night of the incident is crucial in helping authorities solve the case and bring closure to the victim’s family. Police are urging anyone with information, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant, to come forward and help in the investigation.

The Edmonton Police Service is dedicated to solving this suspicious death case and bringing the responsible parties to justice. The discovery of the man dead in the pickup truck, along with the subsequent findings of the burned white truck and the stolen vehicle report, have raised alarm in the community. By working together with the public and collecting any available evidence, authorities hope to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the man’s death and hold those accountable for their actions. The community’s support and cooperation in providing any relevant information are crucial in helping investigators solve this case.