Dylan Geddes death: Suspect Brandon Booth appears in court charged with murder
Dylan Geddes was found seriously injured in the city's Pennan Road at about 12.35am on Thursday following a disturbance at a property in nearby Coningham Terrace.
Emergency crews attended and transported Mr Geddes to hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
Police Scotland said it was treating the death as murder following the results of a post-mortem examination.
Brandon Booth, 25, was arrested and charged in connection with the incident and appeared before Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Monday.
The suspect, of Aberdeen, made no plea to the single charge of murder. He was remanded in custody and is due back in the dock within the next eight days.
In an earlier statement released through Police Scotland, Mr Geddes' family said: "Dylan was a much-loved son, grandson, brother and nephew. He will be sorely missed every day by all who knew him.
"The family is absolutely devastated by what has happened and would like privacy at this difficult time."
Detective Inspector James Callander said specially trained officers are continuing to offer support to Mr Geddes' family.
He added: "I'd like to thank the local community for their support and reassure them that additional officers remain in the area as part of our enquiries. Anyone with concerns can approach these officers."
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