Strathcona County RCMP investigate a homicide on HWY 21

The 2020 Alberta Homicide Victim List is available here.

Strathcona County RCMP responded to a call from a passerby who observed an injured male near a vehicle on Highway 21 near Township Road 534 on December 17th at approximately 11:40pm.

Police arrived on the scene located a deceased male with visible injuries, who has been tentatively identified and is believed to be a young man in his 20’s. RCMP have not released his identity at this time. The RCMP Major Crimes unit is treating the suspicious death as a homicide.

Anyone with dashcam video who was travelling on Hwy 21, between Hwy 16 and Fort Saskatchewan on December 17, 2020 between the hours of 10:45pm and 11:45pm to speak with investigators. Anyone who may have the described video or anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Strathcona County RCMP at 780-467-7741.