Calgary, AB,
27
March
2017
|
10:44
America/Denver

Composite sketch released - Castleridge shooting

The Calgary Police Service is seeking additional assistance from the public following a February shooting in Castleridge. A composite sketch has now been completed and investigators are asking anyone who recognizes the suspect to call police.

On Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, a group of people left a house party in the 100 block of Castleridge Way N.E., shortly after 4:30 a.m. Two groups of individuals got into a verbal argument as they were leaving the area. One man walked a short distance to the intersection of Castleridge Drive and Castleridge Way N.E., when he was approached from behind.

The victim was shot with a handgun numerous times. The suspect got into the passenger side of a white SUV driven by a black woman, and fled the area westbound on Castleridge Drive N.E.

The victim was able to call 9-1-1 for help and was transported to hospital.

The suspect is described as a black male, between 16 to 20 years old, 5’6” to 5’9” tall, with lighter skin and short dark hair.

Anyone who has information about the suspect or the driver is asked to contact the Calgary Police Service non-emergency number at 403-266-1234, or Crime Stoppers anonymously using any of the following methods:

Talk: 1-800-222-8477

Type: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org

Text: 274637

Case #17058510