The Saskatoon Police Major Crime Unit (MCU) continues to investigate the city's 8th homicide.

At approximately 1:20 p.m., June 18, 2016, a man was reported to be injured in the 300 block of Avenue E South. He was taken to hospital where he succumbed to his injury.

An autopsy has been completed and confirmed the death to be a homicide. The victim's name is not being released at the request of the family.

MCU Investigators are asking for the publics assistance in identifying the suspect. He is described as a black male between the ages of 20 and 30, with short dark hair. He was last seen wearing dark pants, a long dark sleeved shirt or jacket, and a ball cap. Investigators have determined that the suspect was last seen running south on Avenue D from 19th Street. It is not believed the suspect and victim were known to each other.

A surveillance image is attached for distribution.

Police wish to thank those who have already supplied video surveillance, and continue to ask businesses and residents who saw anything that may be related, or have surveillance image, to report it to Police at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

(Occurrence Number: 16-58917)

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