Officers responding to early-morning call discover two deceased in North Central Regina
The Regina Police Service has opened an investigation after officers located two deceased people in the vicinity of the 1100 block of Elphinstone Street in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Two blocks of Elphinstone — between Fourth and Sixth avenues — were cordoned off while forensic identification teams worked at the scene.
Police said they were sent to the area following a report at about 4:30 a.m. CST. On arrival, officers found two people who were dead. The force has not released any identifying information about the victims and provided no further details about the circumstances at this time.
Local residents described being startled awake by commotion before they saw a heavy police and paramedic presence. One neighbour, who had returned home from the airport earlier that morning, said she heard what sounded like a woman screaming around 4:15 a.m. and later saw multiple police vehicles outside a residence.
"You just never know if they're yelling, if there's fireworks," the resident said. "I listened again and yes, it was somebody screaming … and then it just stopped."
She described seeing five police cars and later two ambulances at the scene. The street remained blocked by yellow police tape while investigators and the Regina police forensic identification unit conducted their work.
What is known so far
- Time of call: about 4:30 a.m. CST on Tuesday.
- Location: vicinity of the 1100 block of Elphinstone Street (between Fourth and Sixth avenues).
- Scene: two deceased persons found; identities not released.
Police have not yet said whether they consider the deaths suspicious nor have they detailed any injuries or causes of death. Investigators from the forensic identification unit were present at the scene, a sign that evidence collection and documentation were under way.
Impact on the neighbourhood and next steps
The immediate area was closed while officers examined the scene. Neighbours told reporters that a large perimeter of police tape and several patrol vehicles made it obvious something serious had occurred in the usually quiet North Central block.
Regina police typically ask anyone with information, dash-camera footage or witnesses to come forward to assist with inquiries. At this stage, the service has not provided a timeline for when additional details will be released or when the roadway will reopen.
| Detail | Known information |
|---|---|
| Call received | About 4:30 a.m. CST |
| Location | 1100 block of Elphinstone Street (between Fourth and Sixth) |
| Victims | Two people found deceased; not yet identified |
| Police action | Forensic identification unit on scene; perimeter established |
This discovery follows several high-profile investigations in Regina in recent years that have kept public safety and street-level crime in the spotlight. For residents in the immediate vicinity, the early-morning incident served as a distressing reminder of how quickly ordinary routines can be disturbed.
Authorities have provided few specifics pending further investigation. Anyone with information relevant to the case is asked to contact the Regina Police Service directly.
WE NEWS will update this report as the Regina Police Service releases more information.
