Suspicious death in west Edmonton confirmed as homicide

The death of a man in west Edmonton Saturday evening has been confirmed as a homicide.

An autopsy has concluded that Jessie Ducharme, 32, died from stab wounds, Edmonton Police Service said in a news release Tuesday.

Detectives are looking to speak with anyone who saw a blue Lincoln car in the vicinity of 180th Street and 74th Avenue around 6 p.m. on Saturday.

On Saturday, officers were called to a complex near 180th Street and 74th Avenue at about 6:40 p.m. and found a man in medical distress, lying on the ground outside the complex, according to a news release from police. The man was treated by paramedics and police but died at the scene.

Anyone with information is asked to contact EPS.

Submitted by Edmonton Police Service
Submitted by Edmonton Police Service