Police have now confirmed that they are investigating a homicide, after the death of Ahmed Ismail-Sheikh, 25, on Friday.
Investigators were called to the area of 112 Avenue and 124 street early Friday morning after reports of an altercation.
The man was found at the scene, and transported to hospital, where he passed away.
Ismail-Sheikh's death was initially considered suspicious, but an autopsy performed on Friday has determined that his death was criminal in nature.
The cause has not been released.
Police are asking anyone who saw anything unusual in the are between 9:00 pm on Thursday, July 14th and 2:00 am on Friday, July 15th to contact them at 780-423-4567, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
This is Edmonton's 29th homicide of the year.
On July 17, 2010, Edmonton had only recorded 14 homicides.
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