Man and woman charged after multiple random shootings in Edmonton: police
EDMONTON – A 31-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman are being charged after a series of shootings in Edmonton over the weekend that police say were random.
According to the Edmonton Police Department, Tariq Sayed Mohammed Aman and Neanna Wuttunee face a total of 35 charges together.
Some of the charges include using a firearm to commit a felony, firing a firearm recklessly, assault with a weapon, and aggravated assault.
Police say someone in a gray car shot randomly at four vehicles in different locations on Saturday night.
They say three people were injured, two of them seriously, when they were hit by bullets.
According to the police, Aman has a history of dangerous driving and faces additional charges for driving a vehicle while prohibited, driving a vehicle dangerously and fleeing a peace officer.
“We are still seeking dashcam footage from anyone who captured these incidents over the weekend,” said Staff Sgt. Shelley Fisher said in a press release Monday.
“Our investigators are also consulting with our Firearms Investigations Unit to help determine the origin of the localized firearm.”
This report from The Canadian Press was first published on July 17, 2023.
