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Calgary Herald
2 days ago
- Health
- Calgary Herald
'A gentle giant': Siksika man remembered after fatal fall from Calgary highrise
Article content A man who died after falling from a Calgary highrise on Sunday has been identified as O'Shea Red Crow, a member of Siksika Nation and a talented hockey player remembered as a 'gentle giant.' Article content Calgary police were called to the 1100 block of 3rd Street S.E. around 5 a.m. Sunday for reports that a man had fallen from a high-rise balcony in the Victoria Park area. Officers located a man in medical distress, who was transported to hospital in life-threatening condition but eventually succumbed to his injuries, CPS said in a news release. Article content Article content Article content On Tuesday, police said the death was deemed non-criminal. Article content Article content 'The death was investigated by our homicide unit and after a review of all evidence, including CCTV from the area and conversations with multiple witnesses, an autopsy completed by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined the death as non-suspicious,' CPS said in a release. Article content Richard Running, recreation team lead at Siksika Health Services, said the community has been in shock since learning that 21-year-old O'Shea Red Crow died after falling from a balcony over the weekend. Article content 'We go about our lives, but it's with a little bit of shock and disbelief, and a really heavy heart,' Running said. Article content 'It's a very big loss for our community,' he added. 'We all feel it.' Article content Running oversees operations at the community's Sportsplex, where he would often see Red Crow playing hockey with friends. Article content Article content 'He had all the attributes to be a great athlete, which he was,' Running said. 'He instilled a lot of pride into Siksika Nation as a young person, for his prowess on the ice, for how he was in the community and as a friend. Article content 'He was a very humble young boy that tried to make his own way.' Article content Red Crow was a former forward with the Vernal Oilers, a U.S.-based junior hockey team, where he played during the 2022–23 season. In a tribute posted online, the team said Red Crow quickly became a fan favourite, known for his skill on the ice and his kindness off it. Article content 'With heavy hearts, we sadly announce the passing of former Oiler O'Shea Red Crow,' the team wrote in a statement on social media. 'The definition of a 'gentle giant,' O'Shea was beloved by not only his Oiler teammates and coaches, but also the entire Vernal community.'
CTV News
2 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Death of Siksika Nation man who fell from building deemed non-criminal: police
O'Shea Red Crow is seen on the ice as a member of the Agra Risk Wheatland Kings in this undated photo. Police say his death on Sunday morning was non-suspicious. (Supplied/Joe Lepage) Calgary police say the death of a 21-year-old Siksika Nation man who fell from a downtown high-rise was not criminal in nature. Officials say an autopsy completed by the medical examiner determined O'Shea Red Crow's death was non-suspicious. The CPS homicide unit investigated all the evidence collected at the scene and spoke with multiple witnesses to help make the determination. Red Crow fell from an apartment building in the 1100 block of Third Street S.E. at about 5 a.m. on Sunday, June 1. He was initially taken to hospital in life-threatening condition but later died. Red Crow was remembered by friends and family as 'a gentle giant' and a soft-spoken, humble person. He played most recently for the Agra Risk Wheatland Kings in Strathmore, Alta., but was also a member of the United States Premier Hockey League's Vernal Oilers.
CTV News
3 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Man who fell from downtown skyrise identified, remembered
Man who fell from downtown skyrise identified, remembered The man who died after falling from a downtown skyrise has been identified as O'Shea Red Crow, a talented, beloved young hockey player from Siksika Nation.
Global News
3 days ago
- Sport
- Global News
Southern Alberta hockey player dies after falling from Calgary highrise
The southern Alberta hockey community is in shock, mourning the sudden death of a young man beloved in the community. O'Shea Red Crow, 21, from Siksika Nation died on Sunday in Calgary and the homicide unit is investigating. The Calgary Police Service said officers were called at 5 a.m. to the 1100 block of Third St. S.E., after a man reportedly fell a highrise balcony. Upon arrival, police said the man was found in medical distress and taken to hospital in life-threatening condition, where he died of his injuries. Doug Raycroft, coach of the Wheatland Kings junior hockey team in Strathmore, coached Red Crow during the 2023-24 season and said news of his death left him in shock. 'I just saw him a few weeks ago and everything was fine,' Raycroft said. He said news of the loss spread quickly in the hockey community. Story continues below advertisement 'I know I speak for our whole organization, the players and their administration, we're just all devastated to hear this news and really feel bad for the family, for his mom Rose and his family, that are I'm sure beyond belief devastated at this.' View image in full screen O'Shea Red Crow, 21, from Siksika Nation, played for the Strathmore Wheatland Kings junior hockey team during the 2023-24 season. Supplied Red Crow was a quiet but funny young man — a gentle giant — and a beloved teammate who played in a few teams in southern Alberta in recent years, Raycroft said, including most recently with the Siksika Buffaloes, a senior team on Siksika Nation. 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 'He was passionate and loved playing,' Raycroft said, explaining in addition to his junior hockey commitments, the five-foot-11-inch, 260-pound forward would join friends to play in tournaments held at First Nations in Alberta. 'There was always a lot of guys that just loved playing with him. Story continues below advertisement 'He was a good teammate and you know he's gonna be missed.' Tweet This Click to share quote on Twitter: "He was a good teammate and you know he's gonna be missed." Before joining the Wheatland Kings, Red Crow played for the Vernal Oilers in Utah. The team posted their condolences Sunday night on Facebook. 'With heavy hearts, we sadly announce the passing of former Oiler O'Shea Red Crow,' the team said. 'O'Shea arrived in Vernal during the 2022/23 season and instantly became a fan favorite, recording 21 points in 22 games and establishing himself as one of the most feared players in the Northwest division before seeing his season end prematurely due to an injury suffered at the Las Vegas showcase. 'The definition of a 'gentle giant,' O'Shea was beloved by not only his Oiler teammates and coaches, but also the entire Vernal community.' Tweet This Click to share quote on Twitter: "The definition of a 'gentle giant,' O'Shea was beloved by not only his Oiler teammates and coaches, but also the entire Vernal community." The team expressed their condolences to his family and friends, as well as the entire Siksika Nation. While Calgary police said there was no threat to public safety, the circumstances leading up to Red Crow's death remain under investigation. Anyone who was affected by witnessing Red Crow's death is encouraged to connect with CPS Victim Assistance Support Team (VAST) by calling 403-428-8398 or toll-free at 1-888-327-7828. Story continues below advertisement Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police by calling 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers.
CTV News
3 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Man who fell from Calgary building identified as Siksika Nation hockey player
O'Shea Red Crow, who played junior hockey on multiple teams in Alberta and the U.S., died after he fell from a downtown Calgary skyrise on Sunday morning. (Supplied/Vernal Oilers) A 21-year-old man who died after falling from a downtown Calgary skyrise on Sunday has been identified as a Siksika Nation man and a beloved hockey player. O'Shea Red Crow was memorialized on the Facebook page for the Vernal Oilers, a Junior A hockey team in the United States Premier Hockey League, on Monday. In the post, the team said Red Crow joined them for the 2022/23 season and recorded 21 points in his first 22 games with the team, making a name for himself as 'one of the most feared players.' The Oilers said Red Crow's season ended early because of an injury, but he made his mark with the club. 'The definition of a 'gentle giant,' O'Shea was beloved by not only his Oiler teammates and coaches, but also the entire Vernal community,' the post read. 'Our condolences go out to the Red Crow family, his teammates and fans in Vernal, and the entire Siksika Nation.' CTV News spoke with Red Crow's family, who confirmed that he was the victim of the tragic incident on Sunday. Police were called to the 1100 block of Third Street S.E. just after 5 a.m. on June 1 for reports that a man had fallen from a building. Red Crow was found in medical distress and he was taken to hospital in life-threatening condition. He later died in hospital. Another one of Red Crow's former teams, the Agra Risk Wheatland Kings, set up a memorial table at the Strathmore Family Centre arena on Monday. 'He was a quiet presence in the room, soft-spoken, humble, and always respectful. While he may not have been the loudest voice on the team, he was part of our brotherhood, and his loss is deeply felt by those who shared the ice with him,' the Kings wrote of Red Crow's time with them. 'Our hearts are with O'Shea's family, friends, and all who were fortunate enough to know him. This is a devastating and tragic loss of a life taken far too soon.' O'Shea Red Crow identified as victim in Beltline death (Supplied/Agra Risk Wheatland Kings) Fans can visit the facility, located at 160 Brent Blvd. in Strathmore, Alta., to pay their respects. (With files from Teri Fikowski)
