Charge laid in 2024 homicide

We have charged a man in relation to a homicide that occurred last year in the southeast community of Forest Lawn.

At approximately 7:20 p.m., on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, we responded to reports of a shooting at a residence in the 900 block of 40 Street S.E. Upon arrival, we located a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to the hospital where he later died.

The victim was identified as Michael VESTERFELT, 62.

Following a year-long investigation, we have charged Tian Pearson GARDYPIE, 28, with second-degree murder. He will next appear in court on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.

It is believed the victim and the suspect were not known to each other at the time of the incident.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police by calling 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 # CA24423749/4524