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Edmonton police warn of man with knife, one dead

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 07 Sep, 2022 04:38 PM
  • Edmonton police warn of man with knife, one dead

Edmonton police are warning people of a man with knife after one person was killed and two were injured.

They say the attacks are believed to be random.

Residents, pedestrians and motorists are being asked to avoid the northeast neighbourhood of Homesteader near Hermitage Road and Henry Avenue.

Police say the suspect is in the area and is described as dishevelled.

He has curly, black hair and light skin and was wearing a dark hoodie and grey shirt.

They say he is considered dangerous and should not be approached.

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