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Calgary Man Charged With Attempted Murder in Lethbridge Parking-Lot Vehicle Attack

Police say the driver intentionally targeted pedestrians.

Overview

  • Christopher David Hegg, 47, of Calgary, faces five counts of attempted murder among 14 total charges and remains in custody with a court appearance set for Wednesday.
  • Police say evidence shows he deliberately used a black 2022 Mazda CX‑5 to strike three people in the VisitLethbridge.com Arena lot around 6:30 p.m. Friday.
  • The victims — a 77-year-old woman, a 77-year-old man and a 46-year-old man — suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries and are now recovering.
  • Investigators report no impairment, no known connection between the suspect and the victims, and no indication the attacks targeted an identifiable group.
  • After leaving the lot, the vehicle struck a Subaru Outback, the suspect threatened a convenience-store worker after a declined card and left with items, and he was later arrested along Riverbottom Road North near Softball Valley.