Female found deceased in downtown apartment suite

On Monday, Feb. 9, 2015 at approximately 7:30 p.m., police attended an apartment in the area of 112 Avenue and 95A Street after a caller reported locating an unconscious person.

Upon arrival of the Northwest Division patrol officers, a 24-year-old female was found deceased within an apartment suite.

Due to the initial observations on scene, the Homicide Section was called-out to continue with the investigation, and the death is being treated as suspicious.

The autopsy is scheduled for 1 p.m. today (February 10).

At this point, police have identified the deceased female; however a next of kin notification has not been made. Efforts continue to identify and locate the family of the deceased.

Police encourage anyone who has recently attended the apartment complex, or may have seen something suspicious in the area, 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 http://ift.tt/1az8Eve.

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