The Calgary Police Service (CPS) Homicide Unit has arrested two suspects in connection with a homicide earlier in the week.
While police confirmed on Thursday that a man and woman were taken into custody, they said they are not facing any charges at this point.
A man’s body was discovered in the intersection of Memorial Drive and 36 Street E. just before 9 a.m. Tuesday.
In an update on Thursday, Calgary police identified the victim as 59-year-old David Bawden and said they are investigating his death as a homicide.
In a statement that same day, CPS said the victim was walking east along Memorial Drive when he entered a vehicle just after 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday.
Police identified the vehicle as a silver 2019 or 2020 Volkswagen Jetta with the Alberta licence plate CHG 6058. The Jetta also had a bumper sticker that reads “JESUS.”
According to the Thursday afternoon news release, investigators believe Bawden exited that vehicle at a red light. Police said it isn’t clear whether Bawden fell out or was pushed.
Police located the car Thursday afternoon in the 2600 block of 17 Street S.W. While there, investigators executed a search warrant.
Police are still looking for dashcam footage from anyone travelling on Memorial Drive between Edmonton Trail and 36 Street E. on Tuesday between 8:35 and 8:45 a.m.
“At this time, we are investigating the possibility that this was a random attack,” Staff Sgt. Martin Schiavetta said in a statement.
Schiavetta said there aren’t any additional safety concerns for Calgarians.
Anyone with dashcam footage from Tuesday morning are asked to call the CPS non-emergency line at 403-466-1234 or the homicide unit’s tip line at 403-428-8877. Tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers.
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