Mackenzie Towne's death ruled a homicide: Calgary police

Calgary police have ruled the death of a man in the southeast community of Mackenzie Town a homicide.

Police were called to the 300 block of Prestwick Terrace SE for a report of an assault around 8:25 a.m. Monday. When they arrived, they found a man dead.

An autopsy was completed Tuesday and the victim has been identified as 46-year-old Joel Aaron Clark, according to a police news release.

This is Calgary's sixth homicide of 2024.

The suspect fled the scene on Monday, but was found a short time later at a Pancake and Breakfast restaurant on South Crossing.

One man is in custody and is facing charges. His name will be released after he is formally charged.

Police are not looking for other suspects.

Investigators believe the attack was targeted.