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Neighbours are in shock as they try to process the news that homicide detectives are investigating the suspicious deaths of two children at a southeast Edmonton apartment.

In an emailed statement late Thursday, police said the kids were found in an apartment at Allen Manor at 7920 71 Street in the King Edward Park neighbourhood the day prior.

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Forensic investigators were on scene all day Thursday combing not only the basement apartment but dumpsters outside in the alley for evidence.

Aaron Stewart, who lives across from apartments, said he was astonished at the large police presence he saw from his balcony.

“I’ve never seen so many police … this whole place was lit up,” he said.

Police said it all started at around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday when officers went to the area for a report of a woman who had been assaulted.

Officers found a woman in distress who had been seriously injured.

About three hours later, police were called to a garage break-in a few blocks away, at 73 Street and 80 Avenue, and found a man who was reportedly acting erratically.