Police found a man dead at a south Edmonton motel early Sunday, 12 hours after responding to a weapons complaint.
Police did not say how the man died but said it appears his death was non-criminal in nature and happened while officers were negotiating with him.
Officers were called to the Royal Lodge Motel on Gateway Boulevard and 38th Avenue just after 2 p.m., Saturday afternoon, police said in a release.
The suspect was still inside the motel hours after the initial call, police said. (Jonathan Williams)
Another man was found suffering from a gunshot wound. He was treated and taken to hospital with injuries not considered life-threatening.
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The suspect was believed to be inside the motel, said police spokesperson Scott Pattison and he was found dead about 2 a.m. Sunday.
Edmonton police continue to investigate the incident and said in a release it is considered to be an in-custody death as officers were negotiating with him at the time.
