Officers responded to a report of a shooting outside a business around noon on Thursday and found a 41-year-old man and an 11-year-old boy in medical distress.
They said officers responded to a report of a shooting outside a business around noon on Thursday and found a 41-year-old man and an 11-year-old boy in medical distress.“We are sad to report that a child lost their life today as a result of this violent event,” said Staff Sgt. Rob Bilawey, with the Edmonton police homicide section, in a statement.
“The loss or injury of children as a result of gunfire is unfathomable and we urge anyone with information that may assist this investigation to come forward as soon as possible.” Police said although autopsies have not yet been scheduled, the victims have been confirmed to be father and son.Police were also investigating any potential link between the shooting and a vehicle fire in an area southeast of Edmonton.This report by The Canadian Press was first published on Nov. 9, 2023.
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