Officers were called to an alley in the 1100 block of Frontenac Avenue SW around 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 3, after someone walking their dog made the gruesome discovery. On Tuesday, police released the name of the victim, saying the death of 34-year-old Shawn Garry McCormack is suspected to be a homicide.
Investigators believe his death was targeted and are trying to speak to anyone with information about McCormack’s last known whereabouts or the events leading up to his death. “We are committed to following all investigative leads to find answers for the victim’s family and friends,” said Deputy Constable Lee Treat of the Calgary Police Service (CPS) homicide unit. Anyone with information about the incident or with CCTV footage from the area is asked to call the CPS non-emergency line at 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers.