CALGARY — According to Calgary Police Service (CPS), a man is dead and another is in critical condition after a fatal shooting in the northeast community of Vista Heights yesterday afternoon.
Calgary Police's Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred yesterday afternoon in the northeast community of Vista Heights.
At approximately 5:35 p.m., Thursday, May 18, 2023, CPS responded to reports of a shooting in the 2500 block of 23 Street N.E. Upon arrival, police located one man deceased at the scene.
Shortly thereafter, officers responded to two collisions that are believed to be related to the shooting. One of the collisions occurred in the 2700 block of 23 Street N.E. One man was transported from the scene to the hospital in life-threatening condition.
The second collision occurred near the intersection of 26 Street N.E. and Sunridge Boulevard N.E. Officers responded and quickly took one man into custody.
At this time, the shooting is believed to be targeted. The person in custody and the victims are believed to be known to each other.
Homicide investigators are collecting information from witnesses and CCTV footage from the area.
An autopsy is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Anyone who may have information, CCTV or dashcam footage from the area is asked to contact police by calling 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers through any of the following methods:
TALK: 1-800-222-8477 TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org APP: P3 Tips
Source: CalgaryPolice
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