Calgary Police Investigate Fatal Shooting on Bowness Road
Calgary homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday morning on the 4600 block of Bowness Road N.W. Emergency crews were called to the area around 5:30 a.m. after reports of a man in medical distress.
When police arrived, they found a man in his 40s suffering from critical gunshot injuries. He was rushed to hospital for emergency care but was pronounced dead a short time later. This incident marks the city’s 19th homicide of 2017.
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Homicide detectives investigate fatal shooting on Bowness Road
A Targeted Incident, Police Say
According to Staff Sgt. Kevin Dyrgas, investigators believe the shooting was targeted rather than random. No arrests have been made, and the identity of the offender remains unknown. A woman at the scene was taken in for questioning, though police have not confirmed her involvement.
The section of Bowness Road between 45th Street and 46th Street was cordoned off with police tape as officers diverted traffic, spoke with witnesses, and canvassed nearby businesses for surveillance footage or additional information.
Neighbourhood Shock After Early-Morning Gunshot
Several residents reported hearing a loud noise around the time of the shooting. Sandra Craft, who lives nearby, described hearing “a terrible bang” that sounded like a gunshot, followed by raised voices outside.
“It’s always noisy here,” she said. “But early this morning it felt different… now that I realize it was a shooting, it’s really close to home.”
The identity of the victim will be released following an autopsy scheduled for early this week. Police continue to ask anyone with information to come forward or contact Crime Stoppers.
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