Police now say a deadly shooting Friday evening in northeast Calgary is linked to organized crime.
According to police, about a quarter of the year’s total shootings are.
“The Calgary Police Service organized crime and offender management section continues to dedicate significant resources to suppress, target and prevent organized crime violence in Calgary,” police said Monday in a statement to CTV News.
“So far this year, 65 shootings have been reported in Calgary, which is a decrease of 20 per cent from the same period in 2023.
“To date, 16 of these shootings have been tied to organized crime, including the fatal shooting that occurred on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024.”
Friday’s incident happened shortly before 7:30 p.m., at a home in the 200 block of Homestead Drive N.E.
One man was found dead at the scene.
A resident identified as Godwin said he arrived home about 30 minutes before the shooting.
An hour later, he noticed all the flashing lights …