Airdrie RCMP, with the assistance of the RCMP Calgary General Investigation Section (GIS), continue to investigate what is believed to be a targeted shooting, that occurred at CrossIron Mills mall, on Dec. 19, 2012, shortly after 6 p.m.
“Based on the totality of our investigation, we can’t say 100 per cent for sure that the individual was shot,” said Cpl. Geordie Simpson from the RCMP Calgary General Investigation Section. “We can’t prove that a firearm was discharged.”
RCMP became aware of this incident shortly after the victim, a 42-year-old man from Airdrie, who is known to police, was driven by a friend to the Peter Lougheed Hospital in Calgary, suffering from what appeared to be gunshot wound. Calgary Police Service was subsequently called to the hospital and began the initial investigation before turning the case over to the RCMP.
The victim, whose name Simpson said will not be released, was released from hospital with minor injuries.
The vehicle involved in the incident was recovered in January in Calgary and examined by the RCMP Calgary Forensic Identification Section.
“We believe the vehicle was the one the suspects drove to the mall as well as the one the injury took place in,” he said.
An extensive investigation, which involved numerous interviews of individuals, forensic crime scene searches and examinations, as well as Crime Stoppers tips followed the incident.
“We are open to any further information if anyone out there knows anything new,” said Simpson.
Simpson said at this time the victim does not wish to pursue this matter further and no charges have been laid.
A young woman was sent to the hospital with severe burns on April 22 after a kitchen fire at 253 Big Hill Circle.
At 3:43 p.m., the Airdrie Fire Department (AFD) responded to a call and on arrival, light smoke was showing from the main floor of a residential two-storey bi-level home. Residents initially tried to extinguish the fire, which was burning in the kitchen area.
“It wasn’t a major fire and it quickly flashed and extinguished itself,” said Deputy Chief Garth Rabel.
Firefighters removed the woman in her 20s from the home suffering severe burns to her upper extremities and transferred care to Alberta Health Services paramedics.
“There was a liquid on the stove that caused her burns and we are looking into what that was now,” said Rabel.
Fire crews also rescued a cat.
The AFD Fire Investigator has not determined the cause of the fire yet.
“Kitchen fires remain one of the leading causes of fires in the home and the Airdrie Fire Department reminds the public of the importance of being attentive and safe while cooking,” said Rabel.
“Never leave the stove or oven unattended. Never wear loose fitting clothing when cooking.
“And keep a close eye on children because their quick hands can cause problems.”
On April 19 at 9:40 p.m., three motorists called 911 to report a suspected impaired driver on Highway 2 southbound near Didsbury.
The callers reported witnessing a black Nissan Altima swerving all over the road and nearly entering the ditch on several occasions.
As Airdrie Integrated Traffic Unit officers were attempting to locate the vehicle, the Altima crashed into the cable barrier fence on Highway 2 near Crossfield.
Officers took the driver, a 29-year-old man from Edmonton, into custody. The driver was not injured in the collision.
The suspect was transported to the Airdrie RCMP Detachment, where he was given a breathalyzer test. The breath samples showed the amount of alcohol in the driver’s body was allegedly three times the legal limit.
“This incident is yet another example of why alcohol and driving can be a deadly combination,” said Sheriff Jason Graw, with the Airdrie Integrated Traffic Unit.
“Fortunately in this instance, there were no injuries as a result of the collision that was caused by this individual, but it certainly could have turned out much worse.
“We appreciate the efforts of those concerned motorists who called 911, and helped us to get this allegedly impaired individual off of the highway.”
The Airdrie Fire Department’s investigated a resident’s complaint of smoke coming from Tanas Construction on East Lake Crescent on April 20.
“We went over and inspected the area and talked to the owner and it was determined that what the resident saw was cement dust released into the air,” said Deputy Chief Garth Rabel.
“There was no explosion or fire and it was just business-related work.”
Rabel said there was no public hazard. “However, I do not want to deter people from calling 911 if they feel there is a danger to the community,” Rabel added.
If you have information on an unsolved crime, call Airdrie RCMP 403-945-4200 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
