Calgary police have charged one more person, with another wanted on warrants in connection with violent extortion crimes in the city, including shootings in February and March.
Calgary police began an investigation after an alleged shooting on Feb. 22 at 2:45 a.m. at a home in the northeast community of Saddle Ridge. Police said two suspects fired at the home from a vehicle before fleeing.
On March 4 at around 5:10 a.m., the same residence was targeted, this time by three suspects inside a vehicle.
According to Calgary police, a possible suspect was identified after a March 7 traffic stop, and investigators analyzed evidence from that stop, plus evidence gathered from the shootings to establish a link between the suspects.
Police initially charged one person back on April 3.
Last week, police charged Karanbir Singh, 21, with one count of discharging a firearm with intent. Germanjeet Singh, 22, is wanted on the same charge.
The investigation was a joint effort between, the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), according to the Calgary Police Service (CPS).
“These additional charges underscore the strength of our partnerships with our policing partners not only here in the province but also nationally. 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,” said Acting Deputy Chief Jeff Bell, Bureau of Investigative Support with CPS.
“We committed to holding those responsible accountable, and this investigation demonstrates that we will follow through on that commitment.”
According to police, since January 2025, there have been 41 extortion attempts in Calgary alone. Seventeen of them have involved shootings at homes, businesses or vehicles. CPS said these crimes are happening across Canada.
While they do involved threats and shootings, there have been no reported injuries, according to CPS.
“We know that the criminal networks responsible for these violent extortions do not restrict themselves to one jurisdiction, and neither do we,” said Deputy Chief Nicole Chapdelaine, Investigations Bureau, EPS.
“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.”
Calgary police laid charges April 1 in another alleged violent extortion case involving threats at a daycare just outside Calgary.
Anyone with further information on the extortions is asked to call Calgary police at 403-266-1234.
