One person dead after reported shooting at NW Calgary home

Calgary Police are investigating after one person was found dead following a reported shooting.

By News Staff

Posted Aug 16, 2024 6:39 pm.

Last Updated Aug 16, 2024 7:39 pm.

Police are investigating after a person was found dead inside a home in northwest Calgary on Friday.

Emergency crews were called to the 14200 block of 1 Street NW in the Carrington community around 5 p.m. for reports of a shooting.

Calgary police say one person was found dead inside a home.

Callers to the 660 NewsRadio newsroom reported a heavy police presence with dozens of vehicles in the area.

The homicide unit and Forensic Crime Scene unit are on scene investigating. No other details have been made available.

Anyone with information is being urged to contact Calgary police, or CrimeStoppers anonymously.

This is a developing story.

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