Calgary police arrest Christmas Day murder suspect

Yosief Hagos is wanted Canada-wide for a murder in Forest Lawn on Christmas Day. (CPS photo)

By Alejandro Melgar

Posted Jun 27, 2023 5:27 pm.

Last Updated Jun 27, 2023 5:28 pm.

Calgary police have arrested a man who was wanted Canada-wide for a killing in Forest Lawn on Christmas Day.

Yoseif Hagos, 23, was arrested Monday and faces second-degree murder charges. He has been wanted since Jan. 11.

He is accused of the murder of 24-year-old Samuel Welday Haile, who died in hospital on Dec. 25, 2022, after he was found with gunshot wounds.

It’s unclear if the suspect was arrested in Calgary, as officers said Hagos was seen in Red Deer and Edmonton in December.

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This is the third arrest in the shooting on 23 Avenue and 36 Street SE. The first was made in Calgary, while the second was made in Edmonton.

“Since this murder occurred, we continuously followed up on Hagos’ associates and worked with partner agencies to track his whereabouts,” S Sgt. Sean Gregson in a statement.

“I’m grateful that we’re able to help bring closure to the victim’s family.”

Haile’s death marked Calgary’s 26th murder in 2022.

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