Edmonton police investigating suspicious death of 22-year-old man

An Edmonton police officer directing traffic at the scene of a crime, Feb. 16, 2026. (CityNews)

By News Staff

Posted June 10, 2026 1:41 pm.

Edmonton police are investigating a suspicious death that happened Wednesday morning.

The Edmonton Police Service says a 22-year-old man was found dead near 124 Street and 109 Avenue around 4 a.m.

Officers were called about a man in medical distress outside a home there.

An autopsy has not been scheduled yet.

The EPS homicide section is investigating.

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