Edmonton police have officially launched a homicide investigation following the tragic death of a 28-year-old man on the city's north side. The case took a definitive turn after medical examiners concluded that foul play was involved in Ermiya Zerzghi's death.
Autopsy Reveals Cause of Death
The Edmonton Medical Examiner's office completed its autopsy on Thursday, November 28, 2024, providing crucial evidence that transformed the investigation. The examination confirmed that Zerzghi suffered from blunt head injuries and neck compression, leading authorities to classify the case as a homicide.
Medical professionals determined that these injuries were inconsistent with accidental causes, prompting immediate involvement from the Edmonton Police Service Homicide Section. The detailed findings from the autopsy provided investigators with the evidence needed to proceed with a murder investigation.
Discovery During Welfare Check
The investigation began on Sunday, November 23, 2024, when police officers responded to a residence near 157 Avenue and 130A Street to conduct a welfare check. It was during this routine procedure that officers made the grim discovery of Zerzghi's body.
Police immediately recognized the circumstances as suspicious and secured the scene for further investigation. While initial observations raised concerns among responding officers, authorities needed to wait for official autopsy results before confirming their suspicions about the nature of Zerzghi's death.
Community Assistance Sought
The Edmonton Police Service is now actively seeking information from the public to help piece together the events leading to Zerzghi's death. Investigators are particularly interested in any unusual activity observed in the area around the time of the incident.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. For those who wish to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers provides an alternative reporting option at 1-800-222-8477 or through their online portal at www.p3tips.com/250.
The homicide unit continues to follow multiple leads as they work to identify potential suspects and establish a timeline of events. Police have not released additional details about possible motives or persons of interest, citing the ongoing nature of their investigation.
