Teenager dead in Forest Lawn stabbing: Calgary police

A police vehicle is seen at Calgary Police Service headquarters in Calgary on April 9, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh THE CANADIAN PRESS

By Lauryn Heintz

Posted Jun 7, 2024 7:01 am.

Last Updated Jun 7, 2024 7:04 am.

Calgary police say a teenager is dead after a fight in Forest Lawn Thursday evening.

Around 7 p.m., officers were called to 41 Street SE for reports of a fight involving a weapon, police say.

When they arrived, police found a teenager who had been stabbed.

Investigators say he was taken to hospital in life-threatening condition, where he was later pronounced dead.

An autopsy is scheduled for Monday. Until then, police say no further information will be released.

Homicide detectives continue to investigate.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police sat 403-266-1234 or tip anonymously through CrimeStoppers.

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