Introduction

Calgary police are currently investigating a suspicious death after a man's body was discovered on a downtown street early Sunday morning. The grim finding has left the community on edge as investigators work to piece together the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Discovery of the Body

Authorities received a call shortly before 5:30 a.m. from a security guard who stumbled upon the unresponsive man along the east sidewalk of the 700 block of 5th Street S.W. Upon police arrival, it was determined that the man had already died.

Investigation Complexity

The investigation is complicated by the discovery of numerous blood trails nearby, leading authorities to suspect that the crime may have taken place in a different location prior to the man's body being found. "We located during our canvas numerous blood trails in the area," said Calgary police Staff Sgt. John Guigon. "We haven’t been able to ascertain what happened or where this happened."

Impact on Local Transit

The deceased was located between the eastbound 6th Street LRT station and the westbound 4th Street station on the south side of 7th Avenue S.W. This incident led to temporary road closures and disrupted Calgary Transit services for several hours on Sunday, leaving many commuters inconvenienced.

Investigation Conclusion

By 2:30 p.m. the same day, police concluded their investigation at the scene, reopening all affected roads and resuming regular transit service. The 3rd Street LRT station, situated approximately 350 meters from where the body was found, was particularly impacted.

Victim's Identity and Cause of Death

As the investigation continues, details surrounding the victim remain scarce. Authorities have yet to determine the cause of death or identity of the deceased. Staff Sgt. Guigon indicated that an autopsy is expected to take place by the end of the day on Monday to assist in clarifying these unanswered questions.

Call for Public Assistance

In a call for assistance, police are urging the public to come forward with any information. "We’re trying to figure out if anyone saw anything, or if there’s CCTV footage of the incident," Guigon added. Police are also eager to review any dashboard camera footage from vehicles that were in the area around the time of the discovery.

Public Contact Information

Residents with information are encouraged to contact the Calgary police directly at 403-266-1234 or provide anonymous tips through Calgary Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, the organization’s website, or via the P3Tips mobile app.

Conclusion

As investigations unravel, many are left wondering: Who was the man, and what really happened that fateful morning in downtown Calgary? Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.