Calgary police have released a composite sketch of a suspect wanted in connection to a shooting in Casteridge last month.
Officers were called to the northeast community at around 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11, by a man who said he had been shot.
Police said the shooting occurred after two groups of people got into a verbal argument while leaving a party in the 100-block of Castleridge Way N.E. The victim walked to the intersection of Castleridge Drive and Castleridge Way N.E. and was shot from behind “numerous times.” He was transported to hospital in life-threatening condition.
According to police, the suspect got into the passenger side of a white SUV being driven by a woman, which left the area travelling westbound on Castleridge Drive N.E.
Police describe the suspect as being a man between the ages of 16 to 20, approximately 5’6” to 5’9” tall. They said he had short hair and was wearing dark clothing.
Anyone who was at the party or may have witnessed the shooting is asked to call 403-266-1234 or contact Crime Stoppers.