Police seek information after man critically hurt in SE Calgary assault
Officers were called around 10:25 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, to Fisher Street and 71 Avenue S.E. Investigators believe the assault happened before police arrived.
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Calgary police are asking for information after a man was found with serious injuries near train tracks in southeast Calgary on Tuesday morning.
Officers were called to the area of Fisher Street and 71 Avenue S.E. at about 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27, after reports of an assault. The man is in critical condition in hospital. Investigators believe the assault happened some time before police were called.
Police have not released a suspect description, and no arrests have been made. They have not said how the man came to be near the tracks, or whether he knew the person responsible. The man's name and age have not been released.
Anyone with information is asked to call Calgary police at 403-266-1234. Tips can also be given anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, at calgarycrimestoppers.org, or through the P3 Tips app. The case number is 26495323/5210.
Is the assault connected to a separate attack in which a 31-year-old man has been charged?
Was the man known to the person who attacked him?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
The facts
Where was the man found with serious injuries?
The man was found with serious injuries near train tracks in southeast Calgary on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Police were called to the area of Fisher Street and 71 Avenue S.E.
What is the condition of the man found near train tracks in southeast Calgary?
The man found near train tracks in southeast Calgary is in critical condition in hospital. Investigators believe the assault happened some time before police were called.
Have any arrests been made in the southeast Calgary assault case?
No arrests have been made in the southeast Calgary assault case. Police have not released a suspect description.
What phone number should people call with information about the southeast Calgary assault?
People with information about the southeast Calgary assault can call Calgary police at 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
