A photo from Legacy Funeral Home (Cardston) shows Jon Wells, who was recently involved in a Calgary Police confrontation at the Carriage House Hotel in Calgary. Wells later passed away at the scene and ASIRT is investigating. Legacy Funeral Home

Blood Tribe man's family grieves 'tragic and untimely' death in Calgary police custody

Jon Wells was described as a dedicated community member who made a positive impact on youth in the Blood Tribe

by · Calgary Herald

Family members of Jon Wells, who died after a violent altercation with three Calgary police officers at a city hotel, are grieving the “tragic and untimely” death of a man beloved by many in his community.

In a statement Friday, Wells’ family said the 42-year-old Blood Tribe member’s “tragic and untimely death has left a void in the hearts of all who knew him.”

They describe him as a dedicated community member who made a positive impact on Blood Tribe youth.