Edmonton police are investigating after a man was found dead behind the wheel of a car Sunday afternoon.
Police responded to reports of gunshots in the area of 106 Avenue and 105 Street at approximately 1:15 p.m. local time.
Officers found the man's body in the driver's seat of a tan sedan in an alley behind a business.
Police have not identified a suspect or a motive. The medical examiner has not yet scheduled an autopsy to determine the cause of death and verify the man's identity.
Investigators are canvassing the area for witnesses.
Anyone with information is asked to call Edmonton police at 780-423-4567 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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