A 27-year-old from Foothills County has died after being stabbed in a fight in Banff.

Just after midnight, at approximately 12:09 a.m. Saturday Sept. 3, Banff RCMP responded to a 911 call at a local bar on Banff Avenue.

Once Banff RCMP arrived the victim was transported to hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

RCMP took two males into custody at a nearby location.

The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit have taken over the investigation along with help from Banff RCMP and the RCMP Forensic Identification Unit.

They are looking to talk to any witnesses or anyone that could assist in the investigation.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Banff RCMP at (403) 763-6600, or your local police. 

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.