Homicide Unit Investigation

The Calgary Police Service is investigating the death of a man in the city' northwest.

This morning, Sunday, July 19, 2015, at approximately 1:30 a.m., officers responded to the 4000 block of 19 Street N.W., for reports of a man in medical distress.

The victim, an 18-year-old man, suffered injuries during an altercation at the residence and was transported to a local hospital where he died a short time later.

One person is currently in custody and several witnesses are being interviewed by Homicide Unit investigators.

An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday. The victim's identity will be released once this is complete.

Case #15298557

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