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Investigators have a list of about 50 suspects, described by one staff sergeant as “violent, evil people that need to go to jail.”

The most recent case of violence came Thursday night, astwo people were injured in a shooting on Stephen Avenue.

The night before, in Marlborough Park, one man opened fire on another over what police believe was a drug dispute. The victim survived with only minor injuries, but police say they’re concerned about stray bullets, and want residents of the area, the 100 block of Madeira Road N.E., to check for signs of gunshots.

Investigators are now looking at potential links between that crime and a shooting on Tuesday when a man was shot by a stranger outside his home in Panorama Hills.

Photo by Leah Hennel / Calgary Herald

Chaffin said police are involved in about five major operations dealing with gun and gang violence in Calgary, with another 85 that are also related. He said officers are tracking intelligence on the crimes and offenders in real time, which will help them deploy and react to incidents as they occur.

The chief said officers charged with reorganizing the police service will look at every corner of its operations to ensure adequate training and supervision are in place, and that the service can adapt to trends in crime. He said the review was something he had considered before becoming chief, but he believes it will help investigators deal with the recent spate of violence.

“We’ve got an opportunity now to look at our resources, make sure that they are fully deployed, that they’re doing the things that will meet this challenge,” Chaffin said.