The investigation into the shooting death of a Calgary-area woman last year has resulted in a man being charged with providing the firearm used in the crime.
Last July 19, 23-year-old Madisson Cobb was killed in a parkade at the Shops at Heritage, at 8335 Macleod Tr. S.E., not far from where she worked. She was declared dead at the scene.
The woman’s former boyfriend, Devon Bradley Malik, 27, was charged with first-degree murder two days later.
At the time of the shooting, Malik was under a court order not to have contact with the Okotoks resident or attend at her place of employment.
Following a preliminary hearing earlier this month, Malik was committed to trial.
Police said the investigation continued into the weapon used to kill Cobb.
“Shortly after the arrest, the firearm used in Madisson’s death was recovered with a defaced serial number, and a separate investigation by Firearms Investigation Team was initiated,” police said in a news release.
Police executed a warrant at a home in the 2700 block of 16th Ave. S.W. on Feb. 3, where they seized four rifles and three shotguns — one of the latter with a defaced serial number.
They also recovered six prohibited magazines, numerous air rifles and multiple boxes of ammunition.
Calgary Police has laid firearms trafficking charges in an investigation that stemmed from a domestic homicide last year.F
“Further investigation continues regarding the seized shotgun with the altered serial number,” police said.
Gordon Kesh Cameron, 44, of Calgary is charged with two counts of firearms trafficking, two counts of failing to report a firearm lost or stolen, and one count of possession of prohibited devices. He goes by the name of Kesh Cameron and was arrested Tuesday, but has since been released pending a court appearance on June 2.
As well, a Norinco 1911A1 handgun with serial number BA25849 that was registered to Cameron is missing, said CPS.
Police say their focus won’t stop at an initial arrest in cases such as Cobb’s murder.
“When information indicates others may have played a role, including facilitating access to firearms, we will continue to pursue those connections and hold everyone involved accountable,” said Staff Sgt. Mike Shute of the homicide unit.
Anyone with information about the missing Norinco handgun is asked to contact Calgary Police at 403-266-1234 of provide tips anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, on the app at P3 Tips or at www.calgarycrimestoppers.org