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Global News
29-04-2025
- Global News
Calgary police identify victim of fatal weekend stabbing outside Beltline nightclub
A 21-year-old man, who was killed in an early Saturday morning stabbing outside the Commonwealth Bar and Stage in Calgary, has been identified. Police said Jonas Robert Nedd suffered numerous stab wounds after a fight broke out in a parking lot outside the bar, located in the 700 block of 10 Ave. S.W., shortly before 2 a.m. He died on scene, while a second victim was transported to hospital in stable condition, also suffering from stab wounds. A third person, who had been stabbed, arrived at the hospital a short time later. View image in full screen Calgary police have identified 21-year-old Jonas Robert Nedd as the person who was stabbed to death in a brawl outside the Commonwealth Bar and Stage early Saturday morning. Global News Police said multiple witnesses and suspects fled the area on foot prior to the officers' arrival, while four others were taken into custody but were later released without any charges being laid. Story continues below advertisement Investigators have spoken to more than a dozen witnesses and are in the process of reviewing countless hours of video from CCTV cameras in the area. View image in full screen Calgary police are still hoping to speak to the owners of a dark coloured Tesla, who may be able to help in the investigation into a fatal stabbing outside the Commonwealth Bar and Stage on Saturday. Global News Police are also asking for the public's help identifying the owners of a dark-coloured Tesla that could aid in the investigation. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'The Teslas have technology capabilities and potential for recordings that we thought we'd explore to see if there was anything captured,' said Staff Sgt. Sean Gregson of the Calgary police homicide unit. Anyone with information about the incident, including witnesses who have not yet spoken with investigators, are being asked to contact police by calling 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at or by downloading the Crime Stoppers app — P3 Tips — from the App Store.
Global News
29-04-2025
- Global News
No indication 2 recent discoveries of human remains are related, Calgary police say
Members of the Calgary police homicide unit have so far been unable to confirm an identity or cause of death for two people whose remains were discovered in separate locations in southwest Calgary in less than a week. The most recent discovery took place Monday evening when police got a call from some people who were out for a walk near Edworthy Park and discovered what appeared to be human remains on an island in the Bow River. 0:56 Human remains discovered near Edworthy Park Members of the CPS homicide unit, the medical examiners office and the Calgary police helicopter were called in to assist. However, the investigation eventually had to be called off for the evening because of darkness. Story continues below advertisement View image in full screen Calgary police homicide investigators were called out Monday evening after some people walking near Edworthy Park discovered human remains on an island in the Bow River. Global News While police don't believe there's any risk to the public, they planned to return to the area on Tuesday to continue their search. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'The most important thing is the identity and that tells the story around the person that we found,' said Staff Sgt. Sean Gregson of the CPS homicide unit. 'In some cases, it could be somebody from a vulnerable community and they've met some bad circumstances, maybe over the winter or a lifestyle that's led to this. In some cases, it could be somebody who doesn't want to be found and this could be a self-inflicted incident.' View image in full screen Calgary police said they don't think there is any link between the discovery of human remains near Edworthy Park on Monday and a similar discovery on April 24, near the Shaganappi Point golf course. Global News John Reid is a resident who has lived in the area for the past 50 years and spends a lot of time walking along the Bow River pathways. Story continues below advertisement While he said he hasn't seen anything suspicious recently, he said it can be very busy with people using the river and its pathways. 'When the weather's warm, there's campers — I'm assuming homeless people are setting up their tents in that area — we often see tents down there,' said Reid. 'There's a lot of foliage and bushes and stuff, so it can be quite private. There's a pile of clothes down there right now, which is kind of odd,' added Reid. View image in full screen People who live near Calgary's Edworthy Park, close to where human remains were discovered on Monday, say it's a popular location for river and pathway users, as well as homeless camps. Global News On April 24, CPS homicide investigators were also called in after a person walking in a wooded area in the community of Spruce Cliff discovered human remains. Police later said they appeared to be from a man over the age of 25 and had been in the area 'for some time,' but further examination, including by a forensic anthropologist, was needed to try to determine the person's identity and cause of death. Story continues below advertisement View image in full screen On Thursday, April 24, a person walking in a wooded area in the community of Spruce Cliff, also discovered some human remains. Global News Mount Royal professor of justice studies, Doug King, said the tragic reality is sometimes that's impossible. 'Those bodies will now be in the medical examinee's office and they will be doing dental record checks, fingerprint checks if possible, DNA checks if necessary (but) there's only going to be a certain limit to how far they're going to go to try and identify these individuals,' King said. Police said, so far, there's no evidence to suggest the two cases are related.
Global News
27-04-2025
- Global News
Early morning Calgary stabbing leaves 1 person dead, another in hospital
A 21-year-old male is dead after a fight broke out in front of Commonwealth Bar & Stage early Saturday morning. In a release, the Calgary Police Service says they got the call at around 1:55 a.m., and Calgary police homicide unit Staff Sgt. Sean Gregson says the initial investigation is ongoing. 'It was at the end of the night,' explained Gregson. 'We know that there was a lot of people out, and from our initial review we've seen there was a lot of people that began to videotape this incident as it occurred.' Police say two victims with stab wounds were taken to hospital, but despite life-saving efforts performed by EMS, one victim was declared deceased upon arrival at Foothills Hospital. A potential third victim came to Foothills seeking medical attention related to a stabbing later. Story continues below advertisement Staff Sgt. Gregson was able to provide an update on their conditions. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'One remains in hospital in stable condition, and one's been released.' The canine unit was brought in to track down a number of people who fled the scene. Calgary police say they have four suspects currently in custody, and note they do not believe the fight was gang-related. 'There's nothing to say that this was a targeted event or that it was gang-involved,' Gregson said. 'I think this is gonna be an unfortunate tragic incident fueled by alcohol and ego.' Gregson couldn't provide many specific details as the investigation is ongoing but did mention it will take time. 'Our investigators have to speak with all the officers that attended, so it's a very time-consuming task,' said Gregson. 'In terms of speaking with everyone involved and reviewing all the information, and CCTV footage.' Calgary police are asking anyone with information, or video footage to contact Calgary police or Crime Stoppers.
