Man, boy killed in shooting outside southeast Edmonton gas station
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A 41-year-old man and his 11-year-old son were killed at an Edmonton shopping complex on Thursday in an apparent shooting that police are calling a "targeted incident."
A 41-year-old man and his 11-year-old son were killed at an Edmonton shopping complex on Thursday in an apparent shooting that police are calling a "targeted incident."
Around noon, police swarmed a Petro-Canada gas station in the area of 50 Street and Ellerslie Road after reports of gunshots.
Officers found the victims in medical distress and both died at the scene, Edmonton Police Service confirmed around 6 p.m.
"We are sad to report that a child lost their life today as a result of this violent event," said Staff Sgt. Rob Bilawey.
"The loss or injury of children as a result of gunfire is unfathomable, and we urge anyone with information that may assist this investigation to come forward as soon as possible."
For hours before police confirmed the deaths, two bodies covered by blankets could be seen on the ground.
Several people at the scene were crying and being consoled. Others in the area said they are shocked by what happened.
