A man stabbed in downtown Calgary on July 24 has died after three weeks in hospital. Two people face charges as police continue their investigation.
Downtown Calgary Stabbing Turns Fatal
A man injured in a violent downtown Calgary incident on July 24 has died from his injuries, police confirmed on Wednesday. The case, initially treated as aggravated assault, is now a homicide investigation.
Details of the July 24 Incident
The stabbing occurred at approximately 8:40 p.m. near the Calgary Drop-In Centre, at the southeast corner of Riverfront Avenue S.E. and Fourth Street S.E. Police say the attack coincided with a robbery in the same location.
Victim Identified After Hospital Battle
The victim has been identified as 37-year-old Gurdeep Singh Mundi. He was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries and remained under intensive care for three weeks before succumbing to his wounds.
Two Suspects Taken Into Custody
Calgary police arrested two individuals shortly after the incident. Both were charged with aggravated assault and robbery. Additional charges include failure to comply with an undertaking for one suspect, and breach of probation for the other.
Initial Confusion Over Second Stabbing
Early reports suggested one suspect was also the victim of another stabbing nearby. Police have since clarified that his injuries occurred several days earlier and were unrelated to the July 24 attack.
Appeal for Witnesses and Footage
Investigators are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has video from the area between 8:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. on July 24 to contact police. The investigation remains ongoing.
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