One man charged in northeast shooting and subsequent extortion

We have charged one man in relation to a shooting and extortion that occurred last month in the northeast community of Saddle Ridge.

On Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, at approximately 8 a.m., a man reportedly exited his residence in the 0 to 100 block of Savanna Green N.E. and found his two vehicles and the exterior of his home damaged by what appeared to be bullet holes. No occupants sustained injuries.

The victim contacted police who responded and began to investigate the incident. It is believed that earlier that morning, at approximately 2:20 a.m., multiple shots were fired at the house from a passing vehicle.

Four days later, on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, the victim contacted investigators, as it is believed he had received threatening phone calls referring to the shooting and demanding a large sum of cash.

Through CCTV and evidence left at the scene, investigators identified two suspects in the shooting.

As a result, Gursewak SINGH, 32, is charged with:

· One count of reckless discharge of a firearm

· One count of possession of a weapon dangerous to the public

· One count of knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm

· One count of a firearm in a motor vehicle

· One count of possession of a loaded restricted or prohibited firearm

· One count of possession of a firearm contrary to an undertaking

· One count of property damage over $5,000

· One count of extortion

SINGH will next appear in court on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024.

Charges are pending for the second suspect.

“I want to thank members of the community for their patience and co-operation as we investigated these incidents,” says Calgary Police Service Acting Staff Sergeant Tracey Johnson. “Violence and intimidation have no room in our city. We will continue to investigate this incident to ensure all responsible parties are held accountable.”

Although we continue to work with law enforcement partners across Canada, these incidents are not believed to be connected to any ongoing investigations.

Anyone with information about these incidents 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 # CA24397772/CA24390247/4775