Calgary police say they have identified suspects, but more information is needed from witnesses to make arrests, and now investigators and relatives of the victims are asking people to appear.
Cody Akoar, 20, and Kuanyliet Kogalt, 20, were killed sitting in a vehicle parked on Memorial Drive NE Block 1000 on the afternoon of Monday, December 28, 2020. Their bodies were discovered the next morning. after police received reports. of a vehicle left in motion.
Autopsies confirmed that the two men died of gunshot wounds. Police said the shootings were targeted and related to organized crime.
“Investigators have reviewed hundreds of hours of CCTV from the scene and identified possible suspects. We believe Cody and Kuanyliet were targeted by individuals known to them, but the motive for the shooting remains under investigation,” she said. police on a release.
And now investigators are looking for “the final piece of the puzzle to be able to file charges,” the sergeant said. Martín Schiavetta.
“Our researchers have been working tirelessly since December 2020 to bring the research so far, and we need people in the community to come forward so we can close the Cody and Kuanyliet families,” he said.
“This last little bit of information is all we need, and we know someone has it.”
The suspects are “well known to the police” and have bragged about the crimes on social media, Shiavetta said.
“We’re very close to putting charges,” he said.
“We also know that the suspects are using social media to brag about their crimes, which we are also capturing. They know they are suspected of this homicide and we need this last piece of the puzzle for these people to be held responsible.”
The families of the two men also issued a statement.
“In December 2020, Cody lost his life with a close friend Kuan. Cody and Kuan will not have a chance to experience the rest of this world beyond their young age. Cody was a child of very kind heart with a sense of humor and positivity. Cody loved her family and friends very much, “said her family.
“As a family we are desperately looking for the only possible way out to start healing. Cody’s death was not an accident, it was an intentional act of cruelty and we struggle to sleep knowing somewhere, the person responsible for to take two lives, is to carry out your life without consequences.
“We are close to two years after his death and we have not found any answers. We are concerned about other families who may also be suffering at the hands of the killer of Cody and Kuanyliet. We are asking anyone with information to report to the police. Please help us close this tragic chapter and bring peace to our family and security to our community. ”
The Kogalt family said that the last year and a half has been “by far the most difficult time of our lives, as we all know that losing a loved one is not something you prepare for, nor It’s easy”.
“Both families have not been able to find peace since then. We urge anyone who knows something to speak out,” a statement read.
“It hurts us more than to know that the person who did this is walking freely, talking about what he has done and making fun of the two families through social media, and yet no arrests have been made. “This can help the investigation. Please speak on behalf of justice. And as for Kuanyliet and Cody, we have not forgotten you and will continue to fight until justice is done. We love you and miss you very much. “Continue to rest in peace.”
Anyone with information is asked to call the Homicide Information Line at 403-428-8877, the Calgary Police Non-Emergency Line at 403-266-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222 -8477.