RCMP Major Crimes North has identified the deceased as 25-year-old Gursumeet Singh Brar of Sherwood Park.
An autopsy was conducted earlier today at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner's Office in Edmonton and the cause of death was determined to be homicide.
The investigation is ongoing with the assistance of the RCMP Forensic Identification Section and Strathcona County General Investigations Section.
RCMP advise there is no risk to public safety.
If you have any information about this occurrence, please contact the Strathcona County RCMP Detachment at 780-467-7749. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.