Police seek additional witnesses in relation to July homicide

The Edmonton Police Service is seeking additional witnesses in relation to the homicide of Kathleen Emma Morton, which occurred in southwest Edmonton earlier this year.

On Sunday, July 12, 2015 police responded to a report of shots fired at approximately 5:30 a.m. in the area of 49 Avenue and 111A Street. Upon arrival, police and EMS found a 27-year-old woman who had sustained gunshot wounds. She was treated at the scene and transported to hospital by EMS where she later succumbed to her injuries.

Further investigation has led detectives to believe a bright yellow Pontiac Sunfire or Chevrolet Cavalier was involved in this incident and police are seeking witnesses for information. 

Kathleen Emma Morton, 27, was Edmonton’s 12^th homicide of the year.

Homicide Section continues to investigate.

Police encourage anyone who may have seen this vehicle or noticed anything suspicious in the area around July 12, 2015 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 http://ift.tt/1az8Eve.

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