Charges laid following downtown shooting

Investigators have arrested and charged one man in relation to a shooting that occurred downtown last night.

At approximately 8 p.m., on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, officers were called to the Victoria Park/Stampede LRT station for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, two victims were located suffering from what appeared to be gunshot wounds.

It is believed an altercation occurred on the CTrain between three men. When the train reached the station, the three men disembarked, and one man produced a pistol and shot the two other men. The offender then fled the scene.

The victims were transported to hospital, one in stable condition and one in life-threatening condition. The man in life-threatening condition has since been upgraded to stable.

Responding officers circulated the area and quickly took the offender into custody nearby.

As a result, Mostafa JAFARI, 25, of Calgary, has been charged with:

– Two counts of aggravated assault
– Two counts of discharging a firearm with intent
– One count of possession of a firearm for a dangerous purpose
– One count of possession of a weapon contrary to a prohibition order
– One count of unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon

JAFARI is currently remanded in custody and will next appear in court on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.

“Brazen acts of violence like this have no place in Calgary and have a lasting impact on the community,” says Calgary Police Service Acting Staff Sgt. Corey Der. “By needlessly putting members of the public at risk, the offender demonstrated a complete disregard for the safety of others. He will be held accountable for his actions.”

Addressing gun violence continues to be a priority for our Service. Through investigation, prevention and enforcement activities, we have co-ordinated our resources to reduce victimization and enhance community safety.

Our efforts to address gun violence rely on strong community support. If you have information that could help an investigation, such as witnessing suspicious behaviour or vehicles, please contact police. Even something small can have a great impact on an investigation.

Courtesy: The City of Calgary Newsroom