Body found as police respond to shooting call in Carrington
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Calgary police say they're investigating a suspicious death in the community of Carrington.
Officers were called to the 14200 block of 1 Street N.W. around 5 p.m. Friday.
The call was for a shooting, police say, and one person was found dead at the location.
Shortly after the shooting was reported, police say a vehicle fire was reported in Rocky View County, between 176 Ave. and Township Road 264 which police believe may have been related to the shooting.
Police are asking for anyone with information, dashcam or CCTV footage from anyone who may have seen a black Dodge Caravan travelling north between the 14200 block of First Street N.W. in Calgary and Township Rd 264 in Rocky View County between 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Friday.
Anyone who has information for the police is asked to call them at 403-266-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
An autopsy has been scheduled for Tuesday.
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