Edmonton Police Conclude Investigation: Man's Death Near Grandin LRT Station Ruled Non-Criminal

Edmonton residents were met with a somber scene earlier this fall when police converged on the downtown river valley, investigating a suspicious death near a popular set of stairs. However, after a thorough investigation, authorities have now officially declared the man's death to be non-criminal.

The incident unfolded on the morning of Tuesday, September 19, 2023, when emergency services were called to an area close to the Grandin LRT Station.

A man was found deceased near the iconic river valley stairs, immediately prompting a significant police presence and raising questions among the public.

In the immediate aftermath, a section of the river valley, including a footbridge and the adjacent stairs, was cordoned off as investigators meticulously examined the scene.

Police tape became a temporary fixture, signaling the seriousness of the initial reports and the ongoing efforts to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the death.

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) launched a comprehensive investigation, treating the matter with the utmost priority. As part of their protocols, the Medical Examiner's office was brought in to conduct an autopsy, a critical step in determining the precise cause and manner of death.

Following the conclusion of this detailed examination by the Medical Examiner, EPS has now confirmed that the death was non-criminal in nature.

This declaration brings closure to the incident, reassuring the community that there is no ongoing public safety threat related to this specific event.

While the exact details surrounding the non-criminal cause of death have not been publicly disclosed, the police statement serves to clarify the situation, moving it from an initially suspicious investigation to a resolved case.

The river valley area has since returned to its usual peaceful ambiance, with the stairs and pathways once again fully accessible to the public.