Man shot at Safeway Kensington parking lot, found dead in downtown Calgary
Posted Apr 13, 2023 6:23 am.
Last Updated Apr 13, 2023 12:54 pm.
A man in his 20s is dead after a shooting in the Safeway Kensington parking lot in northwest Calgary Wednesday.
It happened just after 9 p.m. between 10 Street and 9A Street, with gunshots being reported by multiple people.
Calgary police told CityNews the shooting was between two different parties.
Allegedly gunshots were fired outside of the Kensington Safeway tonight. Cops have the area blocked off.#yyc pic.twitter.com/2gk3XtT5ah
— cm (@cmcalgary) April 13, 2023
Officers say he was found dead late Wednesday in downtown Calgary at 6 Avenue and 10 Street SW.
In a release, police say they received reports of gunshots heard in the downtown area at 9:30 p.m.
EMS also responded to the area.
However, officers say a driver in a black SUV approached on-duty Calgary firefighters seeking help for a passenger that was shot at the same time.
The members attempted to save him but declared him dead on the scene.
Meanwhile, investigators say the driver fled the scene before police arrived.
EMS at the scene on 6 Avenue in downtown Calgary on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. (Courtesy: Twitter, @yyctransport)
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Officers say they are still investigating whether the incident is targeted.
In addition, one other person was injured in the shooting, but their age, gender, and condition are unclear.
A residential building near the grocery store, the Lunenberg Apartments, suffered some damage due to the gunshots.
There are no reports of injuries from those in the building.
No arrests have been made.
Details about the victim will be revealed once the autopsy, scheduled for Thursday, has been completed.
Police ask anyone with information about this incident to call them at 403-266-1234 or leave a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
-With files from Todd Kaufman
