Teen dies in hospital after assault outside Edmonton high school
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A teenager who was attacked outside of McNally High School in Edmonton earlier this month has died.
A teenager who was attacked outside of McNally High School in Edmonton earlier this month has died.
Around 2:44 p.m. on April 8, the Edmonton Police Service responded to a report of an assault outside the school. When officers arrived, they found a 16-year-old boy with life-threatening injuries.
The teen was taken to hospital after police, firefighters, and paramedics provided first aid on scene. He died Friday, police said.
Homicide detectives have now taken over the investigation.
Police said that "a number of youth suspects have been identified and more information will be forthcoming."
An autopsy is scheduled for April 20.
"This tragedy has affected so many, but this is not a time for anger or hatred – this is a time to grieve and heal as a community,” said Staff Sgt. Colin Leathem, in a statement.
