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Two Indian-origin men charged in Calgary extortion shooting
Police said a traffic stop and inter-agency intelligence sharing helped link the accused to multiple extortion-related shootings targeting the same residence.
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Malvika Choudhary - Mon, 20, Apr 2026
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Karanbir Singh/ Germanjeet Singh / newsroom.calgary.ca
Two Indian-origin men have been charged in connection with a series of extortion-related shootings targeting a residence in northeast Calgary, police said.
Karanbir Singh, 21, has been charged with discharging a firearm with intent and remains in custody, while Germanjeet Singh, 22, is wanted on a warrant for the same offense.
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Police said the case is part of a broader pattern of threats, violence, and intimidation targeting members of the South Asian community, including demands for large sums of money and attempts to exert control over businesses.
The charges stem from two shootings at the same residence in the 8400 block of Saddleridge Drive N.E.
On Feb. 22, officers responded to reports of gunfire at the home, where investigators said two suspects fired multiple rounds from a vehicle before fleeing. The residence was targeted again on March 4, when three suspects fired shots toward the property.
Police said a break in the case came after a traffic stop on March 7, when officers identified a suspect vehicle. Evidence gathered during the stop, combined with earlier findings, helped link suspects, vehicles, and a broader series of extortion-related shootings.
Authorities had earlier laid charges against one individual on April 3 as the investigation continued. Last week, investigators arrested a second suspect in Edmonton and issued a warrant for a third.
“These additional charges underscore the strength of our partnerships with our policing partners not only here in the province but also nationally,” said Acting Deputy Chief Jeff Bell of the Calgary Police Service.
“Through collaborative efforts and shared intelligence, we are sending a clear message that there is no room for extortion or violent criminal activity in our city or anywhere in our province. We committed to holding those responsible accountable, and this investigation demonstrates that we will follow through on that commitment.”
Deputy Chief Nicole Chapdelaine of the Edmonton Police Service said the investigation reflects coordinated efforts across jurisdictions.
“We know that the criminal networks responsible for these violent extortions do not restrict themselves to one jurisdiction, and neither do we,” she said. “The EPS continues to work with CPS, the RCMP and other law enforcement partners across the country to share information that helps identify and bring these suspects to justice and protect the safety of our communities.”
Janalee Bell-Boychuk, regional director general for the Prairie Region at the Canada Border Services Agency, said the agency is working closely with law enforcement partners.
“The CBSA is committed to the swift removal of individuals who have misused Canada’s immigration system and pose risks to the safety and well-being of our communities,” she said.
Police said they are continuing to work with the Edmonton Police Service, the Canada Border Services Agency, and the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team.
Since January 2025, Calgary has recorded 41 extortion attempts, including 17 involving shootings at homes, businesses, or vehicles. Police said no injuries have been reported.
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