Edmonton police seek tips after man shot in river valley near Walterdale Bridge
Police located the victim on the riverbank on May 25 with serious, life-threatening injuries and are asking the public for information about the incident.
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Edmonton police are appealing for public tips after a man was discovered with a gunshot wound in the river valley near Walterdale Bridge.
On May 25 at approximately 10:35 p.m., officers responded to Queen Elizabeth Park over a report of an injured man. Using Air 1, police located the victim on the riverbank near the south end of the Walterdale Bridge. The man, who was suffering a gunshot wound, was taken to hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries.
Detective Daniel Van Den Berg of the EPS Investigative Response Team said in a Friday press release that police are hopeful the extended daylight hours in late May may help. "Given the time of year and longer daylight hours, we're hopeful that Edmontonians enjoying Queen Elizabeth Park that day may recall seeing an injured male or overhearing an altercation," he said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Edmonton police at 780-423-4567 or by dialing #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.
The facts
When was the shooting victim found?
May 25 at approximately 10:35 p.m., officers located the victim on the riverbank near the south end of Walterdale Bridge in Edmonton.
What injuries did the victim have?
The man suffered a gunshot wound and was taken to hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries.
How can the public provide information?
Anyone with information can contact Edmonton police at 780-423-4567, dial #377 from a mobile phone, or submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.
