Homicide unit investigating early morning shooting

The Calgary Police Service is investigating an early morning shooting incident that has left one person dead.

At approximately 3 a.m., this morning, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014, police were called to 11 Avenue and 1 Street S.W. for reports of gunfire.

Upon arrival, officers found a female suffering from a gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead on scene. The victim is believed to be in her mid-twenties.

At this point in the investigation, the incident does not appear to be targeted and the victim appears to be an innocent bystander.

The Homicide Unit continues to speak to witnesses.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to call police at 403-266-1234 or Crime Stoppers anonymously using any of the following methods:

TALK: 1-800-222-8477

TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org

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