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Calgary police say they have someone in custody in relation to the death of a man after a brawl at a downtown nightclub.

Police said Tuesday that Cordelius Terry Jackson Harrison, 29, surrendered to police at a district office and that he faces one charge of second-degree murder.

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Just before 3 a.m. on Sunday morning, officers were called to 118 5th Ave. S.E., where more than 20 people were involved in a brawl.

A man in his 30s, identified by family and friends as Rufus Eldin, was taken to a hospital where he died.

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Police identified the full name of the victim as Rofas Ibrahim Sheikeldin, 37.

An autopsy was performed Monday and police say they’re examining CCTV footage from the nightclub to determine who else was involved in the confrontation.

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A witness at the scene said a vicious brawl broke out, with bottles flying during a party to celebrate the nightclub’s first anniversary. Jahfaru Zabsonre, a DJ at the party, said Eldin was stabbed, sending people scurrying for safety.

The homicide is Calgary’s 15th this year.

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