Police have identified a man who was shot and killed early Sunday morning and are still looking for a suspect in the homicide.
Police were called to a report of shots fired in front of a bar in the 800 block of 16 Ave. S.W. on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, at 4:30 a.m.
Officers found, Mead Abdillahi Ousman, 22, lying on the sidewalk when they arrived.
He was pronounced dead at the scene and police say he died as a result of the shooting.
A second man was transported to hospital and was treated for superficial injuries.
He was interviewed by Homicide Unit investigators and released.
Police are not clear on a motive for the shooting or whether the incident was random or targeted.
Police continue to look for a suspect who is described as:
- Black male
- 188 to 193 cm or 6'2" to 6'4" tall
- Wearing dark track pants and a light-coloured hoodie with the hood up
Police say he was seen leaving the area in a silver or white Chevrolet Malibu.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or has any information, is asked to contact police at 403-266-1234 or Crime Stoppers anonymously using any of the following methods:
TALK: 1-800-222-8477
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