Lethbridge Police investigating ‘suspicious death’

“I don’t know what was different from today other than they were here longer…then we noticed the news crews out front and listened to the radio and there was a news report about a suspicious death, which doesn’t surprise me at all.”

An LPS Forensic Identification Unit van in the back lot of the residential building (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

Draper said regular police presence is a cause for concern.

“Especially when you see some of the people that sort of just hang around outside. I know that they’re not residents. They just kind of stay around in the area. When you go out into your backyard, they’ll slowly disappear [and] walk away,” he said.

However, Draper noted that aside from the one problem residence, the rest of the neighbourhood is friendly and safe.

“All the people on this street are responsible [and] friendly,” he said.

“I know all my neighbours around here. The only problem is the [residential building] has a revolving door on the front, so there’s always new people coming in.”

He remarked that the neighbourhood is a “perfect area” to live in, but he hopes something can be done to address issues surrounding the residential building.

Lethbridge Police confirm the body is being sent to Calgary for an autopsy and there will be no further information until that is complete.

Preliminary evidence suggests there is no ongoing risk to neighbours or the general public.

by Justin Goulet

Lethbridge Police investigating ‘suspicious death’

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