Update, Arrest Made: Edmonton Homicide #3 – Mohamed Ahmed Makaran, found dead at an apartment complex

Edmonton police responded to a weapons complaint at an apartment complex on McConachie Boulevard on February 8th at approximately 11:00pm.

Police arrived at the scene to find the body of a 32-year-old man. Edmonton Homicide section has taken over the case. No other information is available at this time.

Anyone with any information in relation to this suspicious death is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567

Update February 11th
A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for the arrest of Mohamud Dhiblawe, 29, in connection to the shooting death of a 32-year-old Mohamed Ahmed Makaran. Dhiblawe is wanted for second-degree murder. Investigators are urging the public to not engage with Dhiblawe, should they see Dhiblawe, they are asked to contact EPS directly at 780-423-4567.

Update March 9th
Mohamud Omar Dhiblawe was arrested at a residence in Regina on March 6th, during an unrelated drug search warrant. Edmonton Police and Lethbridge Police have each charged Dhiblawe with one count of second-degree murder.

The Edmonton 2020 Homicide Victim List is available here.