The Lethbridge Police Service is investigating a suspicious death. (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

By David Opinko

Suspicious death at Lethbridge care facility under investigation

Sep 22, 2025 | 3:13 PM

The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says it is looking into the death of an 87-year-old man.

On August 28, 2025, LPS was contacted by the office of the Chief Medical Examiner in connection with the death of a senior at St. Michael’s Health Centre on the 1400 block of 9 Avenue South.

According to police, it appears that the victim was involved in a physical altercation with another elderly man who resided at the facility around 6:00 a.m. on August 27.

The victim was taken by EMS to hospital, where he later died.

The two men were known to each other and lived in the same unit.

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There is no video surveillance in resident rooms or the common hallways of the facility.

Although the suspect continues to reside at St. Michaels, LPS says there is no evidence to suggest an ongoing risk to the public or other residents.

The investigation by LPS is ongoing and they will not be releasing any further information at this time.