Police continuing to investigate after woman, 23, fatally shot in southwest Calgary parkade
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The victim, identified as Madisson Cobb, 23, was pronounced dead at the scene after she was shot in a parking garage at the 8700 block of Horton Road S.W. around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Police believe the shooting was targeted.
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Police said that Cobb had just finished work and was walking to her vehicle when the incident occurred. An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday.
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In a press conference Sunday, Staff Sgt. Sean Gregson of the CPS homicide unit described the incident as a 'very cowardly act,' and said investigators are pursuing all possible leads.
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'This is tragic. It's horrible, and it's actually maddening that somebody can't walk to their vehicle safely in the city,' he said.
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Police have released surveillance footage of a white Toyota RAV4 with stolen British Columbia license plate PP322J that was seen leaving the scene.
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Investigators believe the suspect vehicle was parked on the fourth level of the parkade, while the shooting happened on a publicly accessible level near the victim's vehicle, which is connected to The Shops at Heritage shopping plaza.
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The victim is not believed to be a resident in the connected apartment complex.
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Police were unable to confirm whether there was any prior relationship between Cobb and the suspect, but said they are looking into past interactions.
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'We're aware of past history,' Sgt. Gregson said. 'I'm going to leave it at that for now, but we're looking at all avenues that could lead to yesterday's events.'
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Residents of the apartment complex said they weren't aware a shooting had occurred but had suspected something serious due to the large police presence Saturday night.
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'I feel unsafe,' said resident Alex Hui. 'I think the security could be better as well.'
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Investigators are asking anyone who interacted with Cobb in the days leading up to the shooting, or who has information about the incident, to come forward.
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Police are also seeking dashcam footage from the area of Horton Road S.W. at Heritage Drive S.W., heading westbound towards 14th Street S.W. between 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Saturday.
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