It was a scary Saturday night for a Calgary family after someone shot at their home with a BB gun — and it was all caught on camera.
Cindy Horvath, who lives in the northeast community of Bedington, told Global News about a dozen shots were fired at the home just before 10 p.m.
The family was sitting in the living room when it happened.
“I was very, very scared because my grandchildren were sitting right there watching a movie and the window, the front window was the main one hit and if it had been a real weapon it could have been very serious,” Horvath said.
The family says they saw someone walking near their home about 40 minutes before the incident.
After the shots were fired, they checked their security camera and it showed a person walking in front of the house, then someone who appeared to be the same person firing several shots at their house, then running away.
CCTV footage shows an image of a Calgary family saying someone is shooting at their home with a BB gun while they watch television inside.
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“It’s not okay to scare young children and families in a place that is their safe space,” said Horvath, who adds that she has no idea why the family was targeted .
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No one was injured but several windows and siding on the house were damaged.
The family called police, who confirmed the damage appeared to have been caused by shots fired from a BB gun.
Police are still investigating and say if the culprit is found, he could face charges of mischief and firearms offenses, as well as additional charges under municipal bylaws.
They are asking anyone who saw anything suspicious or has information about the case to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
“I really hope something can be found,” Horvath said, “so we can get this case through the court system and I hope this person learns a lesson.”
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