Man dead after apparent stabbing in southwest
Posted Aug 13, 2020 6:17 am.
Last Updated Aug 13, 2020 9:12 am.
CALGARY (660 NEWS) – One man has died after what appears to be a stabbing in the southwest.
Police said they were called to 55 Ave. Near 2 Street just before 3:00 a.m. Thursday.
A fatal stabbing near Chinook Centre. It happened around 3 a.m. on 55th Ave. SW in-between 2nd St. & Macleod Tr. It's unclear what led to the stabbing but police say they have a person of interest in custody. Paramedics were here but the man died on scene. #yyc #Calgary @660NEWS pic.twitter.com/IFihbXX4lV
— Saif Kaisar (@StaySaif) August 13, 2020
Officers found a man in his 30s lying on the street suffering from stab wounds.
Paramedics were called but the man later died on scene.
Investigators said they do have a person of interest in custody and are hoping anyone with information about the assault will come forward.
Currently, the area from Macleod Trail to 2 Street on 55 Ave. is closed the investigation continues.
Traffic Advisory: 55 Ave SW between Macleod Trail and 2 St SW is closed due to an ongoing investigation. Please use alternate routes until further notice. Thank you. #yyc #yyctraffic
— Calgary Police (@CalgaryPolice) August 13, 2020
