Homicide Section investigating suspicious death of young woman

The Edmonton Police Service is investigating a suspicious death that occurred in northwest Edmonton overnight.

Northwest Division patrol officers responded to an address near 128 Avenue and 124 Street, after receiving a call from a nearby residence.

Upon arrival, officers found a 21-year-old female in medical distress, suffering from appeared to be a stab wound.

Paramedics treated and transported the young woman to hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries earlier this morning.

An autopsy has been scheduled for noon today, Friday, March 31, 2017.

Homicide Section detectives have since taken over the investigation. Detectives have a suspect in custody, and the investigation is ongoing at this time.

 

Investigators are asking anyone with information about this suspicious death 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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ASIRT investigating EPS officer-involved shooting

At approximately 6 p.m. this evening, Thursday, March 30, 2017, EPS officers were following a male suspect driving erratically in his vehicle through the north end of the city.

The suspect was being investigated for potential threats against the Edmonton Police Service, was wanted on an outstanding provincial warrant and was being arrested for two breaches.  

The suspect abandoned a Chevy Impala vehicle near 128 Avenue and 54 Street, before attempting to flee the scene on foot. The suspect was then verbally challenged by officers, and failed to follow the officers’ commands.

There was a confrontation that ultimately resulted in an officer discharging his service weapon, striking the suspect. The male was treated and transported to hospital by paramedics, where he remains in stable condition.

 

The officer involved has 4 years of service and has passed his annual mandatory pistol qualification. As per policy, the officer involved will be placed on administrative leave.

 

The EPS will not be providing further comment as the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has taken the lead in this investigation.

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Puppy gets new leash on life

It’s not every day that officers of the Edmonton Police Service get to use their dogged determination to recover stolen puppies.

At approximately 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, a female was heading to the grocery store with her dog Bella, in the area of 115 Street and Kingsway Avenue. She decided to attach Bella’s leash to a picnic table outside of the store, while she quickly grabbed a few groceries.

 

Upon her return, her 6-month-old Stafford Bull Terrier puppy was nowhere to be found. A fraction of Bella’s leash was still attached to the table, but it was obvious to the woman that someone had cut the leash and taken Bella. 

 

The incident was reported to police two days later on Friday, March, 17, 2017 and Northwest Division officers initiated an investigation.

 

On Monday, March 20, 2017, the EPS Canine Unit conducted a traffic stop on a stolen vehicle in the area of 118 Avenue and 82 Street.  Upon further investigation, it was determined that the male driver of the stolen vehicle was also a suspect in the disappearance of Bella. The driver was arrested and charged in relation to the stolen vehicle.

 

A few days later, Bella was recovered from the suspect’s residence and additional charges were laid.

 

“Having a pet stolen from you is like losing a part of the family,” says Const. Adam Henry with Northwest Division.  “As a dog owner myself, I am glad that we were able to locate and return Bella back to her rightful owner.”

David Murtagh, 34, is charged with disqualified driving (x2), possession of a prohibited weapon, possession of stolen property under $5,000 and theft under $5,000.




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Police arrest suspect in city-wide break and enters

The Edmonton Police Service has arrested a suspect who is connected to at least nine break and enters that occurred across the city between January and March 2017.

Kevin Warawa, 44, was arrested on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 and charged with break and enter and commit theft (x3), break and enter with intent (x6), disguise (x8), possession of break-in instruments (x9) and mischief under $5,000 (x4).

 

Warawa is allegedly connected to the following break and enters: 

• January 22, 2017: Northeast Division in the area of 59 Street and 153 Avenue.

• January 22, 2017: Northeast Division in the area of 37 Street and 154 Avenue.

• January 22, 2017: West Division in the area of 169 Street and 107 Avenue.

• January 22, 2017: West Division in the area of 169 Street and 107 Avenue.

• February 6, 2017: Northeast Division in the area of 37 Street and 153 Avenue.

• February 20, 2017: Northeast Division in the area of 37 Street and 155 Avenue.

• February 21, 2017: Southeast Division in the area of 17 Street and 25 Avenue.

• March 6, 2017: Southeast Division in the area of 17 Street and 25 Avenue.

• March 27, 2017: Southeast Division in the area of 25 Avenue and 17 Street.

 

Northeast Division detectives continue to investigate.

 

Anyone with information about these crimes is encouraged 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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One year later, police still looking for break in homicide case

Homicide detectives continue to search for the killer(s) of a couple shot to death in their southwest Edmonton home last year.

The bullet-riddled bodies of Irfan Ahmed Qureshi, 37, and Suzanne Marie Tran, 27, of Edmonton, were discovered in the bedroom of a home near 49 Avenue and 213 Street back on March 23, 2016.

The Medical Examiner confirmed the couple died from multiple gun-shot wounds – Edmonton’s 7^th and 8^th homicides of 2016.

One year later, the two families continue to try and cope with the tragic loss of their beloved family members.

 

“I miss Irfan every day. It's been one year and I will have no peace in my heart until justice is meted out. I look at his photo daily and talk to him. I finally dreamt of him a few weeks ago and he showed me his wounds - where he got shot. I just want justice for my son and Suzy (Irfan’s girlfriend). Suzy also has a daughter! We need justice,” said Nazima Qureshi, Irfan’s mother.

Homicide Det. Alan Elliott says investigators need the public’s assistance with this investigation, and is hopeful the release of surveillance video (see attached video), which includes a suspect vehicle near the homicide scene, will help.

 

“There are two families without loved ones that continue to live with this nightmare of not knowing who killed their son and daughter,” said Det. Elliott. “We’re hoping with the public’s assistance, someone out there will come forward and help investigators find some answers for these grieving families.”

Police are urging anyone with information regarding this double homicide 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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Police investigating fatal hit-and-run collision in northeast Edmonton

The Edmonton Police Service Major Collision Investigation Section is investigating a hit-and-run collision which claimed the life of a female pedestrian early this morning.

On Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at approximately 1 a.m., Northeast Division came across a collision in the area of Fort Road and 131 Avenue. Preliminary investigations indicate that a 53-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a dark coloured SUV travelling southbound on Fort Road. The suspect vehicle did not remain on scene.

 

This is Edmonton’s fifth traffic fatality of 2017.

 

Major Collision Investigation Section continues to investigate.

Anyone with information about this collision is asked 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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Charge laid in pedestrian fatality

The Edmonton Police Service has charged a 31-year-old male in relation to a fatal collision that occurred earlier this month.

Christopher Ralph Smallwood, 31, has been charged with careless driving and was issued a promise to appear.

 

Background

At approximately 8:25 a.m. on Friday, Mar. 3, 2017, Northwest Division officers were called to a report of a collision in the area of 128 Avenue and 101 Street. It was reported that a 64-year-old male pedestrian was crossing 128 Avenue between 97 Street and 101 Street when a 2012 white Ford Econoline van travelling eastbound on 128 Ave struck the pedestrian.

 

EMS responded, treated and transported the pedestrian to hospital with life-threatening injuries. On Wednesday, Mar. 8, 2017 the pedestrian succumbed to his injuries in hospital, marking Edmonton’s 3^rd traffic fatality of the year. Speed and alcohol were not considered factors.

 

The male driver of the van did not sustain any injuries.

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