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Calgary police investigate ‘suspicious death’ after injured man dies in hospital

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Calgary Police Homicide Unit investigating after victim dropped off at hospital dies from injuries
WATCH ABOVE: For most of the day Calgary police had a four-block radius cordoned off as they searched for evidence in the city’s latest suspicious death. A man in his 40’s was dropped off at the hospital with critical injuries Sunday night, and later died. Jill Croteau reports – May 1, 2017

Calgary police have launched a homicide investigation after an injured man brought to a northeast hospital on Sunday evening later died.

The victim arrived at the Peter Lougheed Centre just before midnight, suffering from life-threatening injuries.

After speaking with the person who brought the victim to the hospital, investigators believe the victim sustained his injuries in the community of Tuxedo.

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On Monday, police cordoned off a four-block radius between 28 Avenue and 29 Avenue N.E. and 1 Street and 2 Street N.E. which they believe to be the scene of the crime.

In a news release, police said the man’s death is “suspicious in nature” but not believed to be a “random incident.”

Investigators aren’t releasing the victim’s name until his next of kin can be notified, but said he was in his 40s.

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An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday.

Police said the victim is known to police.

Anyone with information is asked to call Calgary police or contact Crime Stoppers.

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