Shot fired into car full of women outside nightclub nets multiple charges for Calgary man

A Calgary man has been charged following a shooting early on Sunday morning.

The incident took place in the 1100 block of 10th Avenue S.W. around 1 a.m. Four women left a nightclub, got into a nearby car and ended up in a verbal confrontation with man who was standing with a group of people in the parking lot, according to police.

That man allegedly opened fire on the car before fleeing.

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The bullet entered the car and lodged in the front passenger seat, police said. No one was injured.

The fleeing suspect was followed by an on-duty Calgary police tactical unitmember who happened to be in the area.

"The officer followed the accused from the scene and was able to challenge the suspect a short distance away," said police in a news release."The man was taken into custody without further incident."

Police said they found a handgun near where the suspect, identified as MohamedA-KadirAbukar,was arrested.

The 32-year-old has been charged with one count each of:

• Discharge of a firearm with intent.
• Discharge of a firearm.
• Recklessness.
• Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose.
• Possession of a restricted firearm with ammunition.

Abukarhas also been charged with four counts of breach of prohibition order for possession of firearms.

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