Calgary, AB,
28
March
2019
|
15:16
America/Denver

Police investigate homicide in Montgomery

The Calgary Police Service Homicide Unit is investigating the death of a man as a homicide.

At approximately 1:10 p.m., on Friday, March 15, 2019, police were called to the Red Carpet Inn, located at 4635 16 Ave. N.W., for reports of a suspicious death. Upon arrival of emergency personnel, the man was declared deceased.

Following an autopsy on Monday, March 18, 2019, the victim was identified as Harry Vincent JONES, 66. People close to the victim knew him as Frank.

Based on the investigation to date, police are now investigating this incident as a homicide. It is believed an altercation occurred in or around room 44 where the victim had been staying. It is also believed that this was a targeted event.

Police are seeking public assistance for information. Anyone who was staying at the Red Carpet Inn between March 13 and 15, 2019, or anyone who had recent contact with the victim, are asked to contact the police non-emergency number at 403-266-1234, or the Homicide Tip Line at 403-428-8877.

Information can also be communicated anonymously through Crime Stoppers via the below:

TEXT: 1-800-222-8477

TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org

Case #19107373/3232