By The Canadian Press // Calgary Police Service

Calgary Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Death of Stampeders Player

Sep 26, 2016 | 10:21 AM

CALGARY – Police have charged a 19-year-old Calgary man with second-degree murder, following the shooting death of a Calgary Stampeders player.

They say up and coming defensive back, Mylan Hicks, was shot outside a nightclub, along the 4600 block of Macleod Trail, following an altercation early Sunday morning. The 23-year old, originally from Detroit, Michigan, was taken to hospital in life-threatening condition, but died a short time later.

Investigators explained that the vehicle believed to be used by the suspects was located later Sunday afternoon, in the 4000 block of Stanley Place S.W. It’s now being processed by the Forensic Crime Scene Unit.

It’s believed that an altercation occurred inside the nightclub between two groups that eventually moved outside. However, police has not identified what caused the altercation.

Nelson Tony Lugela, 19, is now charged with second-degree murder. He is scheduled to appear in court Friday, September 30.

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Police say an autopsy is scheduled for today.

They say three suspects were initially taken into custody, but two have been released without charges.

Officers urge anyone who may have photos or video of the incident on their cellphones to contact the Calgary Police Service non-emergency line at 403-266-1234, or the Homicide Unit Tip Line at 403-428-8877.