1 facing manslaughter charge after man dies trying to break up fight at Calgary restaurant

A man is being charged with manslaughter Saturday after another man died trying to stop a fight at a restaurant on Calgary’s International Avenue, police say.

Officers say it happened on Monday, Feb. 17, when a fight broke out at an after-hours party at a restaurant on the 2800 block of 17 Avenue SE at around 6:30 a.m.

The victim, 24-year-old Adonai Tekle, tried to deescalate the situation but was allegedly struck in the head in the process. He was taken to a home in Marlborough 40 minutes later and then rushed to hospital at around 3:30 p.m. after being found unconscious.

Tekle died of his injuries Thursday.

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Watch: Man dies after attempting to break up fight outside of Calgary restaurant

Man dies after attempting to break up fight outside of Calgary restaurant

Calgary police say a man has died after trying to stop a fight outside of a restaurant early Monday morning.

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Calgary man 24-year-old Dawit Desta Yosief faces one count of manslaughter in the early morning incident

Investigators say he is still in custody and is expected to head to court on Feb. 25.

A GoFundMe set up to help pay for Tekle’s funeral expenses, says he was a father and was recently married eight months ago.

Amid the notice, police are still asking the public if they have any information about the incident to call them at 403-266-1234 or leave a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.