Around 2:44 p.m. on April 8, EPS responded to a report of an attack outside the school. When police arrived, they found a 16-year-old man with life-threatening injuries. The teenager was transported to the hospital after the police, fire brigade and EMS provided first aid on the spot. He died on Friday, police said. The investigation is undertaken by the homicide department of EPS. Police said “a number of suspected youths have been identified and more information will be available.” The autopsy is scheduled for April 20. “This tragedy has affected so many, but this is not the time for anger or hatred – this is the time to mourn and heal as a community,” said the staff sergeant. Colin Leathem. “The crime and trauma support team works with the Edmonton Public School Board to provide support to anyone affected.” Anyone with information on this incident is kindly requested to contact EPS at 780-423-4567 or Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 or online.
