Calgary, AB,
12
August
2021
|
12:36
America/Denver

Arrest made in Cranston shooting

An arrest has been made in connection to a shooting that took place in the city’s southeast community of Cranston in late 2020, which left one man critically injured.

In the early morning hours of Dec. 7, 2020, police received calls of shots fired in the 400 block of Cranford Park S.E. A short time later, police received an additional call reporting an injured man who was believed to be suffering from a gunshot wound in the 1000 block of Cranston Drive S.E.

Upon arrival, police learned the injured man was believed to be a victim of the reported shooting in the 400 block of Cranford Park S.E., and administered first aid until emergency services arrived and the man was transported to hospital.

Jason Marc LEDUC,19, of Calgary, has been arrested in connection to the shooting and charged with aggravated assault, discharge of a firearm, possession of a loaded firearm, carrying a concealed weapon and possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.

It is believed the suspect and victim involved in this shooting were known to each other.

Police continue to investigate the circumstances that led to the incident and are asking citizens who have any information and have not yet spoken to investigators to call the Calgary Police Service at 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers through any of the following methods:

TALK: 1-800-222-8477

TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org

APP: P3 Tips

Case #20486274/4367