$50K reward offered for murder suspect in lounge shooting of ‘innocent bystanders’
Posted November 22, 2022 11:22 am.
Last Updated November 22, 2022 6:55 pm.
A reward of up to $50,000 is now available as police continue to search for one of Canada’s most-wanted suspects in connection to the March shooting of “innocent bystanders.”
The national Bolo Program is offering the reward for information that leads to the arrest of Saed Osman. The reward is available until May 1, 2023.
The 27-year-old is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant in connection with the March 12 shooting outside Edmonton’s Ertale Lounge at 124 Street and 118 Avenue.
Exterior of hookah lounge where a shooting took place early morning on Saturday, March 12, 2022. (Credit: CityNews/Jonas Gilbart)
Scene outside Edmonton’s Ertale lounge on March 12, 2022. (Credit: CityNews/Jonas Gilbart)
Twenty-eight-year-old Imbert George was killed in that shooting. Six others who were struck randomly were seriously injured.
Police believe the suspects fired roughly 70 rounds into a crowded area.
“All seven victims were innocent bystanders who were randomly struck,” says the Edmonton Police Service.
“This was a mass shooting and could have easily been 10 or 15 people killed in this incident,” said EPS Supt. Shane Perka. “It was that violent, brazen and random.”
Police have yet to uncover a motive for the shooting.
“We’re exploring some different theories, but given that it’s before the courts now, I prefer not to comment further on what may or may not have been the motive.”
The Bolo program has Saed Osman listed as the 5th most wanted man in Canada. It offers an up to $50,000 reward for tips into his apprehension. There will be billboards and other info campaigns pic.twitter.com/CZOMui42s6
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Edmonton police say Osman remains at large. He is the fifth most-wanted person in Canada, according to Bolo.
Police believe Osman, who is from Ontario, may still be living in Edmonton as he has “strong ties” to the city.
He is also known as Guled Osman or by the nickname “Styles,” according to EPS.
“Osman may be armed and is considered dangerous, and should not be approached.”
Digital billboards will go up around Edmonton letting residents know about Osman and the reward. There will also be a digital campaign online, Bolo said.
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Two suspects have already been charged in connection with George’s murder: Mohamod Mohamod, 22 and Said Ibrahim, 23. They are both facing first-degree murder charges.
Police say two additional suspects remain unidentified.
