Police Investigate Car Crash and Shooting in Airdrie

May 15, 2026, 17:02
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Introduction

Police in Airdrie, Alberta, are looking into a car crash and a shooting.

Main Body

The event happened early Friday morning on Bayside Boulevard. Some cars hit each other. Then, a person shot a gun from a car. Four people went to the hospital. Their injuries are not serious. Police say the people in the cars knew each other. Other people in the city are safe. Police closed the road for a few hours to find evidence. Police want help from the public. Please send videos or information to the police or Crime Stoppers.

Conclusion

Four people are in the hospital. Police are still working on the case.

Learning

πŸ•’ Talking About the Past

Look at how the story tells us what happened. Most of the action uses Past Simple verbs. These are words that describe things that are finished.

Examples from the text:

  • happened (happen β†’ happened)
  • hit (hit β†’ hit)
  • shot (shoot β†’ shot)
  • went (go β†’ went)
  • knew (know β†’ knew)
  • closed (close β†’ closed)

πŸ’‘ Quick Guide: Regular vs. Irregular

Some words are easy; you just add -ed. Others change completely.

The Easy Ones (Regular):

  • Close β†’ Closed
  • Happen β†’ Happened

The Tricky Ones (Irregular):

  • Go β†’ Went
  • Know β†’ Knew
  • Shoot β†’ Shot

🚩 Useful Phrase: "Looking into"

In the intro, it says: "Police... are looking into a car crash."

What it means: Looking into = Investigating / Trying to find the truth.

Example: "I am looking into the problem with my phone." β†’ "I am trying to fix/understand the problem."

Vocabulary Learning

police (n.)
Law enforcement officers who protect people and enforce laws.
Example:The police arrived quickly after the crash.
car (n.)
A vehicle that runs on roads and carries people.
Example:She drove her car to the hospital.
crash (n.)
A sudden collision between vehicles or objects.
Example:The car crash caused a lot of damage.
shooting (n.)
An event where someone fires a gun.
Example:The shooting left several people injured.
hospital (n.)
A place where sick or injured people receive medical care.
Example:He was taken to the hospital for treatment.
injuries (n.)
Hurt or damage to a body part.
Example:The injuries were minor and not life-threatening.
city (n.)
A large town with many people and buildings.
Example:The city is known for its large downtown area.
road (n.)
A path for cars, trucks, and pedestrians.
Example:The road was closed for a few hours.
hours (n.)
Units of time, each lasting 60 minutes.
Example:They waited for two hours.
evidence (n.)
Facts or items that help prove something.
Example:They collected evidence at the scene.
public (adj.)
Open or available to everyone.
Example:The public was asked to help by sending videos.
videos (n.)
Recordings of moving pictures that can be watched.
Example:She sent videos of the accident to the police.
information (n.)
Facts, details, or knowledge about something.
Example:The police requested more information from witnesses.
case (n.)
An investigation or problem that is being examined.
Example:The case is still under investigation.