Calgary police are investigating a violent assault that occurred just before midnight on Canada Day in Bowness, leaving a man seriously injured and unconscious. The victim was chased, knocked to the ground, and repeatedly assaulted with an unknown object by two men. Police are seeking witnesses, including the driver of a black GMC truck who called 911 but left the scene.
Calgary police investigate violent Canada Day assault that left man unconscious
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Calgary police are investigating a violent assault that occurred just before midnight on Canada Day in Bowness, leaving a man seriously injured and unconscious. The victim was chased, knocked to the ground, and repeatedly assaulted with an unknown object by two men. Police are seeking witnesses, including the driver of a black GMC truck who called 911 but left the scene.
- 1 July 1, just before midnight: Assault occurs in Bowness.
- 2 Victim taken to hospital in stable condition, but his condition has since worsened.
- 3 Thursday (July 10): Police release news release and details of investigation, appealing for witnesses.
- Victim seriously injured, in life-altering condition in hospital
- Police investigation ongoing
What: A man was violently assaulted by two suspects, leaving him unconscious and in serious, life-altering condition.
When: Just before midnight on July 1 (Canada Day); police released news on Thursday (July 10).
Where: 6400 block of Bowness Road N.W., Bowness, Calgary.
Why: The motive for the assault is unknown.
How: Two men chased the victim, knocked him down, and assaulted him with an unknown object, kicking and striking his head.