Leslie Babajid Cole Obituary: Man Killed in Shooting Outside North Hill Co-op Grocery Store

Leslie Babajid Cole Obituary Calgary, Alberta — Calgary police have identified the man killed in a fatal shooting outside the North Hill Co-op grocery store as 35-year-old Leslie Babajid Cole.

The deadly shooting occurred around 7:50 p.m. on Monday, May 11, in the parking lot of the North Hill Co-op located at 520 16 Avenue N.E. Officers responding to reports of gunfire discovered two men suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to hospital, where Cole later died from his injuries.

Police confirmed that the second victim, who survived and remains in stable condition, was an innocent bystander with no known connection to Cole or the suspects involved in the shooting. Investigators said the individual was caught in the crossfire while attempting to flee the scene.

According to the Calgary Police Service Homicide Unit, investigators believe the shooting was targeted and connected to organized crime. Authorities stated that no suspects are currently in custody, though they believe two shooters were involved in the brazen daytime attack.

Staff Sgt. Mike Shute described the violence as deeply concerning, especially because an innocent civilian was injured during the incident. Police are continuing to gather witness statements and review dashcam and surveillance footage from the area.

The shooting shocked nearby residents and shoppers, with Ward 4 Councillor DJ Kelly publicly condemning the violence after revealing that his daughter narrowly avoided being at the grocery store moments before shots were fired.

As news of Cole’s death spread, reactions online reflected both grief and concern over rising gun violence connected to organized crime activity in Calgary.

Authorities continue urging anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact Calgary police or Crime Stoppers as the homicide investigation remains active.