2 arrested after BB gun shooting spree in northwest Calgary

Calgary police have two people in custody after a vandalism spree with a BB gun Saturday eveningdamaged at least 15 vehicles.

Police received multiple reports between 6 and 7 p.m. of BBs being fired from a moving vehicleinthe vicinity of McKnightBoulevard and Fourth Street N.W., according toSgt. Trent Petersen.

Several vehicles and homes were damaged.

HAWCS police helicopter was able to locate the vehicle from the air and followed the SUV out of the city. It wasstopped by police west of Calgary near Morley and two people were arrested.

The occupants of the vehicle are facing a number of charges including mischiefand damage to property.

There is no estimate yet on the total cost of the damage.

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