Edworthy Park shooting leaves one person injured as Calgary police search for suspect
Edworthy Park shooting in Calgary: one person injured, suspect outstanding. Police urge residents to remain indoors and avoid the area until the scene is secured.
Calgary police responded to a reported shooting near Edworthy Park on Monday at about 11:47 a.m., leaving one person with injuries, the Calgary Police Service said in a media update.
Officers established a large presence around the southwest park and cordoned off sections while searching the surrounding area for a suspect who remained at large.
Authorities asked residents in nearby neighbourhoods to stay inside and avoid the scene while investigations continue.
Shooting Reported Near Edworthy Park
A call to 9-1-1 prompted officers to rush to the vicinity of Edworthy Park in southwest Calgary shortly before noon.
When police arrived they located a person with injuries consistent with a shooting, and that person was taken into care; no further medical details have been released.
The Calgary Police Service said one suspect is outstanding and investigators are treating the incident as an active, ongoing situation.
Emergency Response and Scene
Multiple police units, including marked cruisers and tactical resources, were deployed to secure the area and conduct an immediate search for suspects.
Uniformed officers established a perimeter around the park and adjacent roadways, and plainclothes investigators were seen coordinating efforts to canvass the location.
Police vehicles with lights and sirens were observed in the northbound lanes of Sarcee Trail S.W., where officers controlled traffic to create safe access for emergency responders.
Victim and Suspect Information
Police confirmed only that one person was injured in the incident and have not released identifying details pending notification of next of kin.
Investigators have not provided a description of the outstanding suspect, and it is unclear whether the suspect remains in the immediate area or has fled farther afield.
Detectives have asked anyone with information, dashcam footage or cellphone video from the area around the time of the shooting to come forward to assist the ongoing inquiry.
Public Safety Advisories Issued
The Calgary Police Service issued a public safety advisory asking people to avoid the park and surrounding streets while officers work the scene.
Residents in nearby homes were told to remain indoors with doors locked until police deem it safe to resume normal activity.
Emergency communication channels continued to update the public, and police emphasized the importance of heeding shelter-in-place instructions for community safety.
Traffic Impact on Sarcee Trail S.W.
Traffic in the immediate area was significantly disrupted as officers diverted or stopped vehicles on Sarcee Trail S.W. north of Bow Trail S.W. to allow emergency access.
A reporter at the scene observed several dozen vehicles pulled to the roadside as police units passed with lights and sirens en route to the park.
Commuters should expect delays and seek alternate routes while authorities maintain traffic controls in the area.
Investigation Underway and Next Steps
Detectives from the Calgary Police Service’s major crimes section have taken carriage of the investigation and are preserving the scene for forensic examination.
Investigators are conducting witness interviews and examining physical evidence, while canine and tactical teams have been used to expand the search perimeter.
Police advised that further updates will be provided as the investigation develops and as more information about the injured person and any suspect becomes available.
Authorities have reiterated an appeal for anyone with relevant video, images or observations from the Edworthy Park area shortly before and after 11:47 a.m. to contact the Calgary Police Service.
Tips can be submitted by calling the non-emergency line or by contacting Crime Stoppers if callers wish to remain anonymous.
The police said they are working to restore normalcy to the neighbourhood and urged patience from residents while they complete their inquiries.
The Calgary Police Service emphasized that protecting public safety is the priority and asked the community to report any suspicious activity as officers continue efforts to locate the outstanding suspect and determine the full circumstances of the shooting.
