More people sought in violent NE Calgary clash

Calgary police have added to the list of people of interest connected to a violent incident in the northeast earlier this month.

Investigators added 26 more faces Wednesday, after first releasing the photos of 16 individuals last week.

Police are asking the public to help identify them and are encouraging the people themselves to come forward.

There are now 50 people being investigated in connection to the incident.

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Eight people have already been tentatively identified and charges are pending, according to police.

No charges have been laid in connection with the violence, but the investigation remains active

On Saturday, Sept. 2, the community of Falconridge was engulfed in a violent outbreak when two Eritrean groups allegedly faced off against each other.

Around 5 p.m., officers responded to reports of an incident at McKnight Boulevard and Falconridge Crescent, which initially involved up to 150 individuals, many of whom had weapons.

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Police emphasized at the time it was not a protest but a violent clash between the two groups.

In a press conference days after the event, Calgary Police Service (CPS) chief Mark Neufeld said the incident was “bananas,” calling it “the largest violent event to happen in our city in recent memory.”

Police ask anyone who recognizes the individuals featured or has additional information to email ITF@calgarypolice.ca and include the identification number associated with the photo.

Photos of all 50 people can be found on the City of Calgary website.