Calgary police seek shooting suspects related to South Asian extortion cases
Calgary police are seeking public assistance in identifying suspects involved in a targeted shooting connected to extortion cases affecting the South Asian community.
Calgary police are requesting the public's assistance in identifying two masked suspects connected to a shooting that took place on January 24, 2026, in the northeast community of Redstone. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. when the suspects approached a residence and fired shots into the building, which was unoccupied at the time. Post-shooting, the suspects were seen fleeing the scene and were later picked up by a dark-colored sedan, which is under investigation by the police. Fortunately, no injuries were reported from this alarming event.
Authorities believe that this shooting may be related to a wider series of extortion attempts targeting the South Asian community in Calgary, which has seen 21 reported attempts since the beginning of the year 2025. The police have released CCTV images of the vehicle used in the shooting as part of their strategy to gather information from the community. This connection highlights ongoing issues of violence and intimidation faced by specific community members, raising concerns regarding safety and security.
The police's efforts to tackle such crimes underline the importance of community vigilance and cooperation. With the public now being called upon for assistance, there may be hope that identifying the suspects could lead to a broader crackdown on the extortion epidemic affecting the South Asian community. This situation not only calls attention to local crime concerns but also the need for specialized measures to protect vulnerable groups within society from targeted violence.