Crime
Active shooter reported on Crescent Road Northwest in Calgary
CALGARY, Alberta — Authorities issued a shelter-in-place order Tuesday evening for residents in the 500 block of Crescent Road Northwest following reports of an active shooter in the area.
Calgary Police confirmed that emergency personnel were dispatched after receiving calls of gunfire.
Out of an abundance of caution, officials instructed nearby residents to remain indoors, lock doors and windows, and avoid the area until further notice.
The shelter-in-place directive applies specifically to those living in and around Crescent Road NW, though police urged the wider public to avoid traveling through the community while the situation is active.
Details on potential victims or a suspect description have not yet been released. Law enforcement remains on scene, working to secure the area and ensure public safety.
Authorities advised anyone who observes suspicious activity or has information related to the incident to call 911 immediately and not attempt to intervene.
Further updates are expected from the Calgary Police Service as the situation develops.
CHICAGO — Authorities have launched an investigation following a fatal overnight shooting that occurred on the city’s South Side, leaving one man dead.
According to the Chicago Police Department, the incident took place shortly after 11:30 p.m. Tuesday in the 100 block of West 44th Street, within the Grand Boulevard neighborhood.
Officers were dispatched to the scene after receiving reports of gunfire and a person shot.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a 28-year-old man lying unresponsive on the ground with a gunshot wound to the head.
The victim was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Police have not yet released the identity of the victim, and the circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation. No arrests have been made at this time.
Detectives from the CPD Area One unit are leading the investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact Area One detectives at 312-747-8380 or call 911.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted online at CPDtip.com to assist investigators.