Local officers confirmed a major breakthrough in the Calgary East Village fatal stabbing case after taking a man into custody.
Homicide detectives confirmed that official criminal charges are now pending against the suspect.
The arrest follows a violent knife attack that occurred on Friday, Oct. 2, in the East Village community.
During the incident, a victim suffered fatal injuries along the 500 block of Seventh Avenue S.E.
Following public appeals and shared surveillance images, tipsters helped officers identify and locate the suspect quickly.
Consequently, police officers took the man into custody without further incident.
Investigators have expressed gratitude to the community members and media outlets for sharing photo appeals widely.
Meanwhile, homicide detectives continue gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to finish their investigation.
Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to call 403-266-1234 or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously.
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