Man dies after possible fall from high-rise balcony in Victoria Park
Calgary police are investigating the death of a man in the downtown area early Sunday morning.
Officers responded to reports that a man may have fallen from a high-rise balcony in the 1100 block of 3rd St. S.E. around 5 a.m. Sunday, police said in a news release.
'Upon arrival, a man was located in medical distress and transported to hospital in life-threatening condition where he eventually succumbed to his injuries,' the Calgary Police Service said in a news release.
The circumstances around the incident remain under investigation. Police say there is currently no threat to public safety.
Road closures in the area are expected to remain in place for several hours as homicide unit investigators continue to speak with witnesses and gather evidence.
Anyone who witnessed the incident is encouraged to contact the Calgary Police Service Victim Assistance Support Team (VAST) at 403-428-8398 or toll-free at 1-888-327-7828.
VAST provides free support services to victims of crime and trauma:
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the police at 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers online, by calling 1-800-222-8477 or by using the P3 Tips mobile app.
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