On Apr. 11, 2024, at 9:05 p.m., a group of people and vehicles converged in what investigators believe to be an arranged meeting in the parking lot of a spray park near Florence Hallock school. At the meeting, a dispute occurred, resulting in multiple suspects firing a total of 24 bullets, then fleeing the area in their vehicles. The rounds struck numerous uninvolved residences and two of the suspect vehicles. No injuries were reported as a result of the shooting. After the shooting, one vehicle was found completely burned.
Residential surveillance video depicting multiple audible shots fired in Apr. 11 spray park shooting
The EPS Firearms Investigation Unit (FIU) took over the investigation, and on Aug. 14, 2024, executed a search warrant at a home in south Edmonton. George Ishiekwene, 24 was arrested at the residence and is charged with seven offences, including reckless discharge of a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of restricted weapon in a motor vehicle, possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking and possession of proceeds of crime.
The search warrant revealed a loaded handgun, evidence from the shooting, and approximately 170 grams of cocaine. Initial ballistic testing has indicated that the handgun seized from the residence was the one used in the shooting. Investigators are working to identify other suspects involved in the shooting.
“Our Firearms Investigation Unit was created to tackle this exact type of brazen public violence, with the goal of holding those responsible accountable for their actions,” says S/Sgt. Eric Stewart, Guns and Gangs Section. “FIU continues to investigate this shooting and is asking anyone with information on the other suspects to come forward.”
Anyone who has information about this shooting is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.