Police seek public’s assistance identifying two vehicles of interest in 2016 homicide

The Edmonton Police Service Homicide Section is releasing video footage of two vehicles of interest in connection to the homicide of William John Patterson, 37, who was shot to death in his home last year.

At approximately 4:55 a.m., on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, Southwest patrol officers responded to a weapons complaint near Chappelle Drive and Claxton. When officers arrived, they located Patterson who had sustained gunshot wounds. He was treated and transported to hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Investigators have identified two vehicles of interest which were in the area at the time of the homicide and are looking to the public for assistance in identifying the vehicles and driver(s).

The first vehicle of interest is believed to be an older, white Mazda3 with a sunroof and distinct Continental ContiSportContact 5 SSR tires (photos and video below).

 
Still photos of Mazda3 with distinct tires; first vehicle of interest

Stock image of ContiSportContact 5 SSR tires on Mazda3

The second vehicle of interest is believed to be a dark-coloured, Chevrolet Malibu. The Malibu came into the Chapelle area and picked up a male from a home which was under construction at the time (photos and video below).

The male who was picked up from the home under construction is described as a middle-aged man in his mid-to-late 30s, with an olive skin tone. He stands approximately 6’0” tall, with a slim build and was wearing white sneakers, blue jeans, a dark hoodie and a construction vest at the time. Homicide detectives are hoping to speak with this man, who is considered to be a person of interest in this investigation.

  
Still photos of Chevrolet Malibu which picked up male; second vehicle of interest

Surveillance footage of both vehicles of interest

“We rely heavily on the information provided to us by the public when it comes to solving any crime,” says Det. Kurt Martin with the Homicide Section. “If you have any information about either of the two vehicles, the person of interest or Mr. Pattison’s murder, I encourage you to get in touch with us.”

Police encourage anyone with information to contact the EPS 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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