Two individuals have been charged following an assault and attempted kidnapping in the city’s southwest.
On Feb. 17, just before midnight, while on patrol, a Calgary Police Services (CPS) sergeant observed three men assaulting a person near the intersection of First Street and 19 Avenue S.W.
The men entered a Toyota Camry and fled the scene.
The victim, a man in his 20s, was transported to hospital in stable condition and has since been released.
The suspect’s vehicle was located shortly after, and officers deployed a tire deflation device, bringing the vehicle to a stop.
Two men attempted to flee on foot but were taken into custody with the use of the Canine Unit.
Investigators believe the incident was a targeted attack and related to organized crime in Calgary.
Search warrants were executed on multiple vehicles, resulting in the seizure of substances believed to be powder and crack cocaine.
Bidong Bang Teny Wang, 23, of Calgary, has been charged with kidnapping, assault, possession for the purpose of trafficking, and obstructing a peace officer.
Rick Gatwech, 22, of Calgary, has been charged with kidnapping, assault, possession for the purpose of trafficking, obstructing a peace officer, and failing to comply with a release order.
Gatwech was also wanted on 40 outstanding warrants.
Both are scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 26.
“Our patrol officers did an exceptional job intervening quickly to prevent further harm to the victim and safely take the suspects into custody,” said Staff Sergeant Don Campbell of the CPS Organized Crime Unit. “Targeted or not, this kind of brazen violence has no place on our streets.”
The investigation is still ongoing.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police by calling 403-266-1234.
Tips can be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers online, or by calling 1-800-222-8477.