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Man dead after shooting in northeast Edmonton Kilkenny neighbourhood

The Edmonton Police Service at the Pinetree Village apartment complex (14707 77 St.)  in north Edmonton's Kilkenny neighbourhood on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Global News

A man died on scene after police responded to a reports of a shooting at an apartment complex late Monday afternoon in a northeast Edmonton neighbourhood.

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) said officers responded around 5:30 p.m. to reports of a shooting at a home near 147th Avenue and 77th Street in the Kilkenny neighbourhood.

Upon arrival, police found a 38-year-old man in medical distress and provided first aid until EMS arrived.

Paramedics took over treating the man, but he died on scene. Officers were still on scene at the Pinetree Village apartment complex Tuesday, where police tape blocked off a door.

The Edmonton Police Service at the Pinetree Village apartment complex (14707 77 St.)  in north Edmonton’s Kilkenny neighbourhood on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Global News

Homicide detectives have taken over the suspicious death investigation. An autopsy has been scheduled for Wednesday morning.

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Anyone with information about the events leading up to the incident is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone.

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Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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