The Calgary Police Service is asking Centre Street commuters to try to remember if they saw anything suspicious on their way into work on the morning of Wednesday Sept. 30.
A man was found outside of a residence north of Centre Street and 40 Avenue at around 9 a.m. that day. The man had been stabbed multiple times and died shortly after.
The victim was 56-year-old Frank Burton. Burton had a history of mental illness that had historically caused him to have confrontations with people. Police believe it is possible that his illness contributed to the assault.
Police are releasing more details about exactly where the crime took place, in hopes of gathering more information from the public. The assault took place at the side entrance of a pink and white house that is on the 4200 block of Centre Street N. They believe the attack would have been visible from the street and also that traffic would have been busy since it was the end of the morning rush hour.
There was a witness on foot that morning and that person was able to give a description of the suspect, who police have still not located. He is described as a darker-skinned man, with a stocky build who is approximately 5’10”. At the time of the attack the suspect was wearing a grey hoodie.
WATCH: Police and family hope for information into death of Frank Burton.
At a press conference Thursday, Burton’s younger brother Eric described Frank as being a “very athletic, fun-loving young man” who was “a great hockey player” and “created friends in an instant.” He appealed to the public to please come forward if they have any information, saying that both he and his family would like to see some closure.
If you noticed anything suspicious in the area that morning, and have not already spoken to police, please contact the Calgary Police Service non-emergency line at (403) 266-1234. You can also call the Homicide Tip Line at (403) 428-8877. Anonymous tips can be left at Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or by texting tttTIPS to 274637.
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