Weekend death of Calgary man was homicide, police say
Police were called out to the 600 block of 10 Street southwest around 7:45 a.m. on Saturday for reports of a dead man inside a residence.
The death was originally classified as suspicious, but following an autopsy on Monday morning, police said it is now being investigated as a homicide.
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Calgary police said the man's death, inside this apartment building, was originally being investigated as suspicious, but following an autopsy, the death has now been ruled a homicide. Global News
The victim has been identified as 30-year-old William Harvey-Chenel from Calgary.
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Investigators haven't released any details on the cause of death, but they say it was not a random incident and there is no risk to the public.
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Police say they are continuing to review evidence and speak to witnesses and urge anyone who may have information about the man's death to call them at 403-266-1234.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.calgarycrimestoppers.org, or by downloading the Crime Stoppers app (P3 Tips) from the app store.
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