Edmonton police release images of black Audi Q5 linked to Castle Downs homicide
Edmonton police have released images of a black Audi Q5 believed to be connected to a Feb. 16 Castle Downs homicide, and are asking the public for information. The black Audi Q5 is central to the investigation into the shooting in north Edmonton, officials said.
Images of the suspect vehicle released
Investigators with the Edmonton Police Service publicly released photos of a black 2012–2015 Audi Q5 this week as part of an active homicide probe. The images are being circulated to generate leads about the vehicle’s occupants or movements on Feb. 16, 2026.
Police said the decision to publish the photos followed a review of evidence and a determination that public tips could help locate people with knowledge of the vehicle. The EPS emphasized that any small observation — times, locations, or dash-cam captures — could be crucial to the ongoing inquiry.
Details of the Feb. 16 shooting in Castle Downs
Officers responded to reports of gunfire on Feb. 16 in the area of 109 Street and 166 Avenue in north Edmonton. When police and emergency medical services arrived they found an injured man; lifesaving efforts were performed at the scene and he was later transported to hospital.
Authorities have described the incident as an isolated shooting and say there was no immediate ongoing threat to the wider public at the time. The EPS homicide unit took over the investigation shortly after, with detectives canvassing the neighbourhood and collecting forensic evidence.
Victim identified as Alinur Mohamed Mussa; autopsy confirms homicide
An autopsy conducted on Feb. 19 confirmed that the man found at the scene, identified as Alinur Mohamed Mussa, died of gunshot wounds and that his death was a homicide. Family members and community leaders have been notified and investigators continue to work with them as the probe advances.
Police provided few additional details about motive or suspects while underlining that the case remains active and information is limited to protect investigative integrity. Detectives said they are following multiple lines of inquiry and are asking for the public’s assistance to fill crucial gaps in the timeline.
Police appeal for witnesses and video footage
The EPS has urged anyone who saw a black Audi Q5 in Castle Downs between noon and 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 16 to come forward. Investigators are particularly interested in dash-cam, doorbell or security camera footage from the area during that time window that might show the vehicle’s route or passengers.
Members of the public with information are asked to call Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567 or dial #377 from a mobile phone. Police said callers who prefer to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers, and that tips will be handled confidentially to protect sources and encourage information sharing.
Evidence collection and investigative steps under way
Detectives have completed an initial neighbourhood canvas and forensic examinations at the scene, according to EPS statements, and continue to analyze physical evidence. The release of the Audi Q5 images is intended to supplement that work by generating new leads and time-stamped observations.
Investigators also urged residents and businesses in adjacent areas to review their security recordings for the specified timeframe and to preserve any footage that could be relevant. Police noted that even short clips or sightings outside the immediate intersection of 109 Street and 166 Avenue could assist in reconstructing the movements linked to the vehicle.
Police reiterated that the investigation is ongoing and asked anyone with information to contact authorities as soon as possible. Tips can be phoned in at 780-423-4567 or dialed as #377 from a mobile phone.
The community response and any additional public tips could help move the case forward and provide answers for the victim’s family. Authorities said they will continue to balance transparency with the need to protect investigative details as leads develop.
