Death in S.W. Calgary being investigated as murder

By Kayla Bruch

Posted Feb 22, 2021 5:37 pm.

Last Updated Feb 22, 2021 5:39 pm.

CALGARY (660 NEWS) — Police in Calgary say they are now treating the death of a man found in a parking lot like a murder.

They say the body was found on Feb.19 at around 11:20 p.m. in front of Mazaj Restaurant and Lounge located at 9223 Macleod Trail S.W.

Investigators say an autopsy was completed on Feb.22, identifying the victim as 32-year-old Daniel Dudgeon, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Anyone who was at the restaurant and lounge on Feb.19 is being asked to contact the police, even if they don’t think they have information that can help.

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