Calgary police are investigating a fight and subsequent hit-and-run in the community of Rundle last month involving a group of youth. Police were called to a playground in the 4100 block of Rundlehorn Drive N.E. just before 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 19, for reports of a fight. “Officers attended the area and obtained video from a witness that showed two groups of youth fighting with various weapons,” police said in a Thursday news release. “It’s believed that bear spray, machetes and a possible firearm were used during the altercation.” Shortly after, officers were called to a hit-and-run involving a pedestrian in the 3800 block of Rundlehorn Drive N.E. Police say a white Mercedes SUV struck the pedestrian before the occupants fled the area on foot. The pedestrian suffered non-life-threatening, non-life-altering injuries. “As part of the investigation, officers reviewed dashcam footage from a nearby vehicle that showed the pedestrian was intentionally struck,” police said. “Investigators believe the fight and hit-and-run are related.” Police are asking anyone who witnessed either incident, was in the area at the time or has dash-cam or CCTV footage from the area of Rundlehorn Drive N.E., between approximately 6:30 and 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 19, to call them at 403-266-1234.
