EPS Confirms Homicide in Death of 51-Year-Old Man in Edmonton
Posted January 10, 2023 9:26 am.
Last Updated January 10, 2023 9:38 am.
The Homicide Section of the Edmonton Police Service has confirmed that a 51-year-old man who died on New Year’s Day was the victim of a homicide. The deceased has been identified as Barinder Singh.
On Sunday, Jan. 1, Southeast Branch patrol officers were called to a home at 16 A Avenue and 38 Street for a reported disturbance. Upon arrival, officers discovered an injured man and woman.
Emergency medical services treated Mr. Singh but he died of his injuries. A 21-year-old woman was also taken to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries and has since been released.
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On Friday, Jan. 6, the Edmonton Medical Examiner completed an autopsy on Mr. Singh and determined that the cause of death was gunshot wounds and the manner of death was a homicide.
The police are actively investigating the case and anyone with information about this homicide is asked to contact the Edmonton Police Service 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.
