Victim in Capitol Hill fatal assault identified

The victim in a fatal assault that took place Thursday in northwest Calgary has been identified.

At about 4:53 a.m. Thursday morning, police were called to a home in the 1300 block of 20 Avenue N.W.

Officials say the victim was attacked with a weapon.

He was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and police arrested one suspect.

An update from police at around 3:45 p.m. said the man had died.

Following a Friday autopsy, the victim has been identified as 23-year-old Dale Weasel Head, police said in a release.

The suspect who was taken into custody has been released.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 403-266-1234. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online or by downloading the P3 Tips app.

With files from CTV News’ Michael Franklin