Calgary police release images of white SUV after North Hill Co-op shooting
Calgary police have released CCTV images and are asking the public for help identifying a white SUV believed linked to the North Hill Co-op shooting on May 11, 2026, that left one man dead and another hospitalized. The vehicle, described by investigators as having a partially broken passenger-side rear window that was taped over, is central to a homicide probe into the parking lot attack. Homicide detectives say the shooting was targeted and are seeking dash-cam and surveillance footage from the surrounding area.
Suspect vehicle description and public appeal
Police described the vehicle as a white SUV with the passenger-side rear window partially broken and covered with tape, and they have distributed still images from store CCTV to aid identification. Investigators believe the vehicle was involved in the May 11 shooting at the North Hill Co-op parking lot and are asking anyone who recognizes the vehicle or occupants to contact Calgary Police Service. The release of the images is part of a broader appeal by homicide detectives who say public tips could provide crucial leads.
Sequence of events at the North Hill Co-op
Officers responded to reports of shots fired at approximately 7:50 p.m. on Monday in the parking lot of the North Hill Co-op at 520 16 Ave. N.E. On arrival, they located two men with gunshot wounds, both of whom were transported to hospital; one man later died while the other remains in stable condition. Police have described the incident as taking place in a busy commercial area and have appealed to witnesses who were in the vicinity between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. to come forward.
Victim identified following autopsy
An autopsy has identified the deceased as 35-year-old Calgary resident Leslie Babajid Cole, police confirmed following the post-mortem examination. Homicide unit Staff Sgt. Mike Shute told reporters the deceased was known to police and that investigators are treating the death as the result of a targeted attack. The surviving injured man has been described by authorities as an unintended bystander who was caught up in the violence.
Homicide investigators say shooting was targeted
CPS homicide detectives have stated they believe the attack was directed at the deceased, and that two male suspects remain under investigation in connection with the case. Staff Sgt. Shute spoke at a news conference at Calgary Police Service headquarters in Westwinds, outlining the targeted nature of the incident and the focus of ongoing investigative work. Detectives are pursuing witness testimony, forensic evidence from the scene, and any vehicle-tracking information that might place suspects in the area.
Requests for dash-cam and CCTV footage
Homicide investigators have specifically requested dash-cam footage from the stretch of 16th Avenue N.E. around 504 heading eastbound toward Strathmore Drive between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. on May 11, 2026. Officials say footage from that time window could show the suspect vehicle arriving, departing, or otherwise linking individuals to the scene, and they encouraged drivers and businesses to review their recordings. Police also noted that even short clips or images can be valuable and urged prompt preservation of any relevant files to prevent overwriting of footage.
How to contact police and submit anonymous tips
Anyone with information about the white SUV, the two male suspects, or the circumstances of the North Hill Co-op shooting is asked to call Calgary Police Service at 403-266-1234. For those who prefer to remain anonymous, tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477, through the organization’s website, or using the P3 Tips mobile app. Investigators emphasized that small pieces of information — a license plate fragment, a distinctive bumper sticker, the time a vehicle was seen — can all help advance the case.
Police officials reiterated that community cooperation is a critical component of their efforts to solve violent crime. “Our efforts to address gun violence rely on strong community support,” the service said in its release, urging Calgarians to share any observations related to the vehicle or individuals seen at the scene.
The Calgary Police Service continues to work the investigation, canvassing witnesses and reviewing available footage, while homicide detectives follow forensic leads and other investigative lines. As the probe proceeds, authorities have asked anyone with information, no matter how minor it may seem, to contact investigators so they can piece together events that led to the fatal shooting and hold those responsible to account.
