Update: Police investigate fatal shooting in Forest Lawn

Following an autopsy by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, the victim of last night’s fatal shooting in Forest Lawn has been identified.

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

The victim has been identified as Michael VESTERFELT, 62. This is Calgary’s 14th homicide of 2024.

The investigation is ongoing.

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