Family Day Homicide Victim Linked to Two Edmonton Mass Shooting Cases
Police have identified the victim of Edmonton's Family Day Monday homicide as Alinur Mohamed Mussa, a 38-year-old man with connections to two separate mass shooting incidents in the city. Mussa was found suffering fatal gunshot wounds around 1:45 p.m. on Monday near 109 Street and 166 Avenue. Late Friday, authorities confirmed through autopsy results that his death is being treated as a homicide.
Investigation and Public Appeal
Investigators are actively seeking dashcam or doorbell camera footage from the area, including west towards Castle Downs Road, captured between 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. on February 16. This evidence could prove crucial in piecing together the events leading to Mussa's death.
Acquittal in 2021 Dance Party Shooting
In September of last year, Mussa was acquitted of five charges, including manslaughter, following a trial related to his alleged role in the August 29, 2021, shooting at a party inside the Duggan Community League hall. That incident resulted in six people injured and one fatality after exchanges of gunfire between four armed men.
Key details from the 2021 case:
- Hamza Mohamed was paralyzed by the first shot, which hit his spine, and later died when Christopher Wilson fired three rounds into his head.
- The Crown theorized that Mussa fired the initial shots at Mohamed, injuring three bystanders.
- Court of King's Bench Justice Eric Macklin found the prosecution had not proven beyond a reasonable doubt that Mussa was the shooter.
- Abdullahi Yalahow and Christopher Wilson were found guilty of second-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 17 and 20 years, respectively.
Pending Trial for 2022 Lounge Shooting
Despite his acquittal in the 2021 case, Mussa was set to go to trial this May after being charged with weapons offences in connection with another deadly Edmonton mass shooting. This incident occurred at Ertale Lounge on March 12, 2022.
Details of the Ertale Lounge shooting:
- The shooting resulted in the death of Imbert George, 28, with six others wounded.
- Police described the scene as "horrific," with as many as 70 shots fired outside the lounge.
- Following a lengthy investigation by the Edmonton police firearms investigation unit (FIU), Mussa was identified and charged in this case.
- Further investigations also linked him as a suspect in the Duggan Community Hall shooting.
Ongoing Legal and Community Impact
Mussa's death adds another layer of complexity to Edmonton's ongoing struggles with gun violence and mass shootings. His involvement in these high-profile cases highlights the interconnected nature of such incidents and the challenges faced by law enforcement in addressing them.
The Edmonton police continue to urge anyone with information related to the Family Day homicide or the previous mass shootings to come forward. As the investigation progresses, more details may emerge about the circumstances surrounding Mussa's death and its potential connections to his past legal troubles.
