Police investigate fatal assault in southeast Calgary – Calgary

Calgary police are investigating a fatal assault in the community of Inglewood.

Officers were called to the 1000 block of 9 Avenue SE around 1:35 p.m. on August 27 to reports of a man who had been assaulted.

Police say officers and first responders found a man who suffered life-threatening injuries. The man was taken to hospital where he later died. An autopsy is scheduled for early next week.

The death is being investigated by the Calgary Homicide Unit. The police are trying to locate a man suspected of being responsible for the attack.

As of 6 p.m. Saturday, investigators remained at the scene and asked the public to avoid the area.

Anyone who may have information about the incident is asked to contact police at 403-266-1234 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, tips can also be submitted online.