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Teenage girl killed in shooting in Calgary early Tuesday, police say

CALGARY — Police in Calgary are investigating the shooting death of a teenage girl in the city's northeast Martindale neighbourhood. 
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CALGARY — Police in Calgary are investigating the shooting death of a teenage girl in the city's northeast Martindale neighbourhood. 

The Calgary Police Service says it responded to reports of a shooting in an alley near Martin Crossing Crescent N.E., early Tuesday morning.

They say the teen was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 1:30 a.m. 

Police say further details will be released once next of kin are notified and an autopsy is completed. 

They say a description of the suspect is not yet available and it's not yet known if it was a targeted attack. 

The Calgary Police Service homicide unit is continuing to investigate and is asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact police.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 28, 2023.

The Canadian Press

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