Edmonton police said Thursday that arrest warrants had been issued for a man in his 20s, in connection to the shooting death of a 31-year-old man northwest of downtown early Wednesday morning.
Police said warrants, including one for second-degree murder, had been issued for Luqman Osman, 25.
EPS said Homicide Detectives had interviewed a number of witnesses to the shooting that took place at about 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 5 in a nightclub near 111 Street and 107 Avenue, who helped them identify a suspect.
A 31-year-old man, identified by police as Bekri Mohamed, was killed.
“Detectives have interviewed several witnesses at the scene of the incident, whose statements have been comprehensive and extremely helpful,” Staff Sgt. Bill Clark said in a press release. “The community can play a pivotal role in our investigations, and this is a prime example of that excellent partnership.”
Osman is described as:
- Black male
- 190 cm (6’3”) tall
- Medium build
Police said Osman has a beard, and visible scars on his neck – he was wearing a toque at the time of the incident.
The suspect is considered armed and dangerous.
EPS said Osman was out on bail – he was charged in January in connection to a shooting at the Ethiopian Canadian Community Association.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Edmonton Police Service non-emergency line at 780-423-4567 or #377 on a mobile phone.
Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
With files from Nicole Weisberg
