A 24-year-old man is facing numerous charges in connection to a drive-by style shooting in the Whitehorn area back in August.
Police were called to the 100 block of Whitehorn Crescent N.E. at about 7:20 p.m. on Saturday, August 15th for reports of shots fired.
Investigators say the shots were fired from a moving vehicle at the victim while he was in his vehicle.
Tarek El-Rafie, 24, of Calgary, was arrested at the Calgary International Airport on November 21st by the Guns and Gangs Unit without incident and is charged with:
- One count each of discharging a firearm to endanger life
- Use of a firearm in a careless manner
- Occupant of a motor vehicle with knowledge of a restricted weapon
- Possessing a restricted weapon without a license to possess
- Possessing a restricted weapon without a licence
- Possessing a restricted weapon without a registration
- Possessing a restricted weapon knowing that he was not the holder of a licence
- Dangerous driving
- Assault of a peace officer to resist arrest
- Assault with a weapon
- Resisting arrest
- Unlawfully escaping custody
Police believe the victim and accused know each other and say the victim was uncooperative in the investigation.
El-Rafie was released on a recognizance order.
