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Knife murder weapon of choice, Edmonton homicide study shows

An extensive study by Sandy Jung with MacEwan University looked at 124 cleared homicide cases between 2007 and 2012.

Edmonton police now have a better picture of how and where murders happen in the city.

An extensive study by Sandy Jung with MacEwan University looked at 124 cleared homicide cases between 2007 and 2012.

The numbers show both the victim and offender are most often male and known to each other.

The majority of offenders are white, unemployed, with little education and are criminally active.

Knives are used more than any other weapon.

The crimes typically occur downtown or in the city's northeast communities on weekends and at night.

EPS is now determining how it will use the information.