Edmonton police have confirmed the death of a man found injured in the parking lot of a south side hotel, was homicide.
Investigators said the Medical Examiner confirmed Saskatchewan man Aaron Cote, 25, died as a result of stab wounds.
Cote was found suffering from stab wounds, after police were called to the hotel, located near Calgary Trail and 45 Avenue, at about 3 a.m. Thursday.
The man was treated on the scene, and taken to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Witnesses told investigators that a fight between several males broke out in the parking lot of a nightclub near the hotel before Cote was stabbed.
Police continue to investigate the homicide.
Anyone with information that could help investigators 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 by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
