A man is dead after a shooting in southwest Edmonton early Thursday morning.
Southwest Division officers responded to reports of gunshots fired in the area of 111 Street and 23 Avenue at approximately 1 a.m.
Police said Harry Gillis, 25, was sitting in the back seat of a taxi cab when he was shot, adding the taxi driver -- who was not involved in the shooting -- drove him to the hospital.
Gillis later succumbed to his injuries at 6 a.m., EPS said.
Police deemed the death a homicide and detectives are investigating.
An autopsy confirmed the Gillis died of gunshot wounds.
Anyone with information is asked to contact EPS at 780-423-4567. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
