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Calgary police investigate after teenager shot in Southview

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Calgary police investigate after teenager shot in Southview
WATCH: A teenager was sent to hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg after a shooting in southeast Calgary. Global’s Gaby Rios reports. – Oct 3, 2022

Calgary police are investigating after a teenager was shot Sunday evening in the southeast community of Southview.

Police said an 18-year-old suffered a gun shot wound to the leg following a shooting just before 6 p.m. near 22 Avenue and 27 Street S.E.

The young man was taken to hospital in non-life-threatening condition. A second man was also brought into the hospital with minor injuries.

A white Jeep SUV within the are marked-off by police tape could be seen with its windows completely blown out as well as damage to the front passenger side of the vehicle.

Investigators said a potential suspect vehicle fled the scene and police are looking for a white or light grey sedan.

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This is believed to be Calgary’s 106 shooting for the year.

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