Two hurt in daylight shooting at Victoria Park Stampede station
Posted Aug 2, 2026 8:38 am.
Last Updated Aug 3, 2026 9:35 am.
Two people were hurt in a shooting at a downtown CTrain station on Saturday night following an argument that began aboard a train.
Calgary police say the incident occurred around 8:10 p.m. at the Victoria Park Stampede station along the CTrain Red Line.
Three people became involved in an argument while travelling on the train, according to police. All three exited onto the platform when it arrived at Victoria Park.
Investigators say one of the people pulled out a gun and shot the other two people before fleeing the scene.
The victims were rushed to hospital. One was initially in life-threatening condition, but police say both are now in stable condition.
Officers eventually found the suspect in downtown Calgary and arrested them without incident.
Police say 25-year-old Mostafa Jafari is facing seven charges, including two counts of aggravated assault and a number of firearm offences.
Anyone with additional information about the incident is asked to contact police.
