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Calgary police were called to the 300 block of Grier Avenue N.E., for reports of a deceased man located inside a residence on Feb. 14, 2024.

An autopsy completed by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, the death has been ruled a homicide. The victim was identified as 28-year-old Jose Miguel GUTIERREZ POLANCO, of Calgary.

Police are asking anyone who knew Jose or who may have been in contact with him recently, to contact police. They believe the last contact Jose had with his family was on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.

Jose is described as 5’7” tall, approximately 160 pounds, with long, dark hair in dreadlocks.

“We are looking to gather any information on Jose’s recent activities through tips and information from the public,” said Staff Sgt. Sean Gregson of the Calgary Police Service Homicide Unit. “Anyone who believes they may have information about Jose is asked to contact police. Any piece of information, big or small, may have a significant impact on our investigation.”

Update: On March 8, 2024, Hans Nicolas JIMENEZ VARELA, 27, of Calgary was charged with one count of second-degree murder. He appeared in court on Monday, March 11, 2024 to face the charges.

“We had very little information to begin with, and through the efforts of our investigators scouring hours of CCTV and weeks of canvassing the neighbourhood and speaking with residents, we were able to bring answers to Jose’s family and loved ones,” says Staff Sergeant Sean Gregson of the Calgary Police Service Homicide Unit.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police by calling 403-266-1234.