Autopsy results confirm male found in northeast Edmonton fire is victim of homicide

An autopsy conducted by the Edmonton Medical Examiner Thursday has confirmed that Evan James Auger, 34, died from blunt force trauma.

At approximately 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Apr. 18, 2018, Northeast Division officers were called to the scene of a suspicious fire in the area of 113 Avenue and 29 Street after Edmonton Fire Rescue Services located a deceased male, now identified as Auger, inside the residence.

 

No further information is available as Homicide Section continues to investigate.

 

Every file is evaluated on a case by case basis. The EPS has decided to release the name of the deceased as it serves an investigative purpose.

Investigators encourage anyone with information about this crime 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 www.p3tips.com/250.

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