The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is asking for the public's help for information on a suspect and vehicle involved in a woman's shooting death in downtown Edmonton earlier this month..On November 5, gunshots pierced the frosty air in downtown Edmonton and left one woman dead in her car..When police arrived, officers found Kelsey Ouellette, 31, who had been shot. Responding officers applied emergency first-aid until paramedics arrived and a short time later Ouellette was declared deceased.. Ambulance leavingResponding officers applied emergency first-aid until paramedics arrived. .READ MORE: Homicide detectives investigating after woman shot dead in car in downtown Edmonton.On Thursday, an autopsy completed by the Edmonton Medical Examiner determined that Ouellette died of multiple gunshot wounds, and her manner of death was a homicide..Investigators are now releasing video footage of a suspect vehicle, described as a white Toyota SUV, that was in the area around the time of Ouellette’s death.. Video footage of a suspect vehicleVideo footage of a suspect vehicle, described as a white Toyota SUV. .Police also released a photo of a 2016 white Toyota Highlander found burning in the area of 259 Avenue and 18 Street shortly after 8:30 p.m. that same evening. At this time, detectives are investigating whether the burned-out vehicle is the suspect vehicle.. EPS find burned carBurned Toyota Highlander. .The burned vehicle has since been confirmed stolen from northwest Calgary in August and was outfitted with a licence plate that was stolen from west Edmonton in early October. The stolen licence plate number, Alberta Plate: CKP5569, was also the subject of a photo radar ticket on Friday, October 21 on Yellowhead Trail westbound at 107 Street.. ShootingThe door of a white Lexus remains open after a woman was shot dead in her car. EPS are calling the death "suspicious." .“We believe this Toyota Highlander was driven and would have been parked in the Edmonton area throughout the months of October and November,” EPS Det. Jared Buhler said..“If anyone recognizes this vehicle or remembers noticing a similar vehicle parked in an unusual or temporary place, we are asking them to please reach out to us. Likewise, if anyone recalls seeing an unusual vehicle in and around the burn site, that information could also be useful.”.Drivers, homeowners, and businesses who may have dash cam or security video footage of either of the vehicles near Jasper Avenue and 116 Street or 259 Avenue and 18 Street on Saturday, November 5 are also asked to immediately contact police..Additionally, the EPS is hoping to speak with any friends or acquaintances of Ouellette who may have had contact with her since June of this year..“The investigation has begun to establish a picture of Kelsey’s life, in particular the six-month period leading up to her murder, which was marked by a life-changing event,” Buhler said..“Information obtained leads our investigators to believe that the circumstances around that event may relate to her murder. While we have spoken to many individuals known to Kelsey, we have a particular interest in speaking to the people most familiar with this event, who have not been located. We urge these individuals to contact police immediately.”.It is unclear what the "life-changing" event was..Anyone who believes they may have information or video relating to the suspect vehicle or Ouellette’s death is encouraged to contact the EPS by calling 780-423-4567.
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is asking for the public's help for information on a suspect and vehicle involved in a woman's shooting death in downtown Edmonton earlier this month..On November 5, gunshots pierced the frosty air in downtown Edmonton and left one woman dead in her car..When police arrived, officers found Kelsey Ouellette, 31, who had been shot. Responding officers applied emergency first-aid until paramedics arrived and a short time later Ouellette was declared deceased.. Ambulance leavingResponding officers applied emergency first-aid until paramedics arrived. .READ MORE: Homicide detectives investigating after woman shot dead in car in downtown Edmonton.On Thursday, an autopsy completed by the Edmonton Medical Examiner determined that Ouellette died of multiple gunshot wounds, and her manner of death was a homicide..Investigators are now releasing video footage of a suspect vehicle, described as a white Toyota SUV, that was in the area around the time of Ouellette’s death.. Video footage of a suspect vehicleVideo footage of a suspect vehicle, described as a white Toyota SUV. .Police also released a photo of a 2016 white Toyota Highlander found burning in the area of 259 Avenue and 18 Street shortly after 8:30 p.m. that same evening. At this time, detectives are investigating whether the burned-out vehicle is the suspect vehicle.. EPS find burned carBurned Toyota Highlander. .The burned vehicle has since been confirmed stolen from northwest Calgary in August and was outfitted with a licence plate that was stolen from west Edmonton in early October. The stolen licence plate number, Alberta Plate: CKP5569, was also the subject of a photo radar ticket on Friday, October 21 on Yellowhead Trail westbound at 107 Street.. ShootingThe door of a white Lexus remains open after a woman was shot dead in her car. EPS are calling the death "suspicious." .“We believe this Toyota Highlander was driven and would have been parked in the Edmonton area throughout the months of October and November,” EPS Det. Jared Buhler said..“If anyone recognizes this vehicle or remembers noticing a similar vehicle parked in an unusual or temporary place, we are asking them to please reach out to us. Likewise, if anyone recalls seeing an unusual vehicle in and around the burn site, that information could also be useful.”.Drivers, homeowners, and businesses who may have dash cam or security video footage of either of the vehicles near Jasper Avenue and 116 Street or 259 Avenue and 18 Street on Saturday, November 5 are also asked to immediately contact police..Additionally, the EPS is hoping to speak with any friends or acquaintances of Ouellette who may have had contact with her since June of this year..“The investigation has begun to establish a picture of Kelsey’s life, in particular the six-month period leading up to her murder, which was marked by a life-changing event,” Buhler said..“Information obtained leads our investigators to believe that the circumstances around that event may relate to her murder. While we have spoken to many individuals known to Kelsey, we have a particular interest in speaking to the people most familiar with this event, who have not been located. We urge these individuals to contact police immediately.”.It is unclear what the "life-changing" event was..Anyone who believes they may have information or video relating to the suspect vehicle or Ouellette’s death is encouraged to contact the EPS by calling 780-423-4567.
