Man’s death near Whyte Avenue deemed homicide after autopsy

A man and a woman died hours apart Wednesday morning. As Adam Ziccarelli reports, both events are under investigation by Edmonton's homicide section.

By News Staff

Posted October 14, 2023 12:24 pm.

Last Updated October 14, 2023 3:00 pm.

Edmonton police say the death of a man in Old Strathcona, near Whyte Avenue, earlier this week was a homicide.

The Edmonton Police Service says an autopsy Friday revealed the victim, who was found in an apartment building on 106 Street and 80 Avenue, died of a gunshot wound.

The victim has been identified as 32-year-old Jordan McDonald.

Police were responding to the report of a weapons complaint at the building Wednesday around 10 a.m. They arrived to find a man with serious, life-threatening injuries. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

The EPS homicide unit is investigating.

EPS vehicle outside home on 106 Street, Oct. 11, 2023. (CityNews)
Intersection of 106 Street and 80 Avenue, Oct. 11, 2023. (CityNews)
EPS forensics unit vehicle outside home on 106 Street, Oct. 11, 2023. (CityNews)
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