Investigation underway after 1 man found dead in downtown Calgary
The CPS homicide unit is investigating after it's believed a man fell to his death from a high-rise balcony. Teri Fikowski reports.
An investigation is underway after a man was found dead early Sunday morning in downtown Calgary.
Calgary police responded to the 1100 block of 3 Street S.E. just after 5 a.m., after receiving reports that a man may have fallen from a high-rise balcony.
Police discovered a man nearby in medical distress, who was then transported to hospital in life-threatening condition, where he died from his injuries.
Police cordoned off the area on 12 Avenue S.E. between MacLeod Trail and 3 Street, and 3 Street north of 12 Avenue S.E., as they investigated for roughly ten hours.
Fire crews also brought in an aeriel truck to help investigators collect evidence from a ledge.
Carol Roberts and her husband own the car that was crushed.
They were attending a conference in Calgary and were shocked to learn while heading down to load up their vehicle to drive back to Edmonton what had happened.
'It's a little surreal. I'm digesting it but we'll figure out a way home,' she said.
Roberts said while they are hopeful insurance will cover the costs, she's more concerned about the man's loved ones.
'We were here for an amazing event and didn't expect it to end that way but I guess in reality this is the things that happen. i just hope and pray for the family.'
CTV spoke to the man's aunt who said he was a 22-year-old man originally from the Siksika Nation and a talented hockey player.
An autopsy is scheduled for Monday.
Shocked
People coming out of The Guardian condo building were shocked with the discovery of a decimated car with its roof caved in and glass shattered across the street.
'It's a scene from a movie,' said Keto Allen, who came out to walk his dog. 'From first glance it does look like someone fell or jumped but somebody landed on that vehicle from pretty high up, that's what it seems like.'
Allen said there are around 40 floors in the building.
'It looks like a boulder fell out of the [expletive] sky,' said Brian Bura. 'It's crazy damage.'
A group of women staying in an AirBnB in the building said they heard partying and woke up to sirens.
'It gives me goosebumps,' said Leanne Nicholson, 'I could hear a party and the music was really loud, like thump thump thump thump. I did hear, I thought I heard, yelling at one point but I was in a fog but I heard the sirens.'
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 403-266-1234. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online or by downloading the P3 Tips app.
Anyone was affected by witnessing these events is encouraged to contact the Victim Assistance Support Team (BAST) by calling 403-428-8398 or toll-free at 1-888-327-7828.
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