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Sean Barber, 54, ID'd as man stabbed to death in Bowness as another man charged with 2nd-degree murder

Investigators have determined that Sean Michael Barber, 54, was killed during an altercation at the residence where he was found.

Sean Michael Barber, 54, was killed during an altercation at the residence where he was found

A police vehicle is parked outside a duplex, with police tape put up all around it.
Calgary police said officers responded to reports of a disturbance in northwest Calgary, in the 7700 block of 41st Avenue N.W., early Tuesday morning. (Colleen Underwood/CBC)

Calgary police have identified the victim of a fatal stabbing that occurredin the early hours of Tuesday morning in the city's northwest neighbourhood of Bowness.

Sean Michael Barber, 54, of Calgary, was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity was determined after an autopsy on Wednesday by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

Investigators have determined he was killed during an altercation at the residence where he was found.

At approximately 3:25 a.m. onTuesday, Sept. 12, police responded to reports of a disturbance in the 7700 block of 41st Avenue N.W.

On arrival, officers discovered a manwho appeared to be suffering from stab wounds.

Policetook two men who were present at the scene into custody, but announced today they have only charged one of them.

Dennis George Hart, 52, has been charged with second-degree murder in relation to the incident. He willappear in court on Friday, Sept. 15.