Police respond to reports of gunshots and collision in north Edmonton

By Staff Global News

Posted May 22, 2015 7:40 am

Updated May 22, 2015 6:01 pm

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97 Street was shut down for several hours between 144 and 153 Avenue while Edmonton Police investigated a collision and possible shooting. May 21, 2015. Global News

EDMONTON — In what was originally a call to Edmonton police about a collision appears to have evolved into something more for investigators.

Police responded just before 9 p.m. Thursday to the crash involving a white car and an SUV, which shut down 97 Street between 144 and 153 Avenue for several hours, while a large number of officers investigated.

Officers say the car was driving south on 97 Street towards Griesbach Road when the SUV allegedly started shooting at the vehicle. The car then collided with another car, police said Friday afternoon.

When police arrived the Cadillac did have bullet holes in it.

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Earlier Thursday evening, police were called to a hit-and-run collision involving an SUV. Police say the occupants of the SUV reportedly presented a weapon to another vehicle. Officers believe this SUV may be the same vehicle involved in the other collision.

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Two people were taken to hospital. Police say the most serious of the injuries appears to be a broken leg. Collision investigators attended the scene to help patrol officers with the investigation.