Victim identified in Portico Lounge fatal altercation
The death of a man who was the victim of a fatal altercation in southeast Calgary earlier this week is now believed to be the result of a hit-and-run.
On Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, at approximately 5 a.m., we were called for reports that multiple individuals were involved in a disturbance outside the Portico Lounge, located in the 1800 block of 35 Street S.E. Upon arrival, officers found evidence of an altercation and signs that someone may have been in medical distress.
Approximately 20 minutes later, police were notified that a severely injured man was brought into the Peter Lougheed Centre, located in the 3500 block of 26 Avenue N.E., where he later succumbed to his injuries.
An autopsy completed yesterday, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, confirmed the victim’s identity as 32-year-old Awed Tesgay GHEBREMESKEL. GHEBREMESKEL’s death is believed to be the result of a hit-and-run collision.
At this time, investigators continue to ask for the public’s help to determine the events leading up to the altercation and the identities of those involved. We also continue to seek information about a Dodge Caliber that was believed to be at the scene around the time of the altercation. The vehicle is described as a black Dodge Caliber, with damage to the passenger-side of the vehicle’s rear end. A stock photo of a similar vehicle is available on The City of Calgary Newsroom.
“We are working very closely with investigators in our Traffic Unit to investigate this death,” says Staff Sgt. Sean Gregson of the CPS Homicide Unit. “At this time, we are focusing our efforts on identifying those involved so we can determine whether or not this death was intentional.”
Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact police by calling 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers through any of the following methods:
TALK: 1-800-222-8477
TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org
APP: P3 Tips
Case # CA24363355/4525