Family ‘devastated’ by explosions at parkade

EDMONTON “Out of character.”

Those were the words a grieving family used Thursday to describe the actions of Kane Kosolowsky, the suspect linked to a pair of explosions in a Sherwood Park parkade earlier this week.

Even they have no idea what drove the 21-year-old to do what he did Tuesday night in the multilevel parking area of the Strathcona County Community Centre. At this stage nor do the RCMP. “We … are shocked and devastated by the unfortunate incident,” said a statement issued by the RCMP on behalf of unnamed family members.

“We are thankful that there were no other persons harmed in this unexpected incident.

“The events that occurred are totally out of character for Kane and we trust that the authorities will continue a thorough investigation to provide the answers we are all seeking.”

Officers found a severely injured Kosolowsky in the community centre parkade at around 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, not long after reports of an explosion and a fire.

He was rushed to hospital where he later died.

Autopsy results released Thursday revealed he died from a gunshot wound. Police say they are not looking for any further suspects.

Few details about Kosolowsky’s life have so far trickled out.

A court record search showed he had no criminal record in Edmonton. His social media accounts show that he liked the gym and he liked cars.

About two hours after the first explosion, a second one shook the building prompting evacuations of neighbouring buildings, including an aged care facility and Salisbury Composite High School.

Salisbury Composite and nearby St. Theresa’s Catholic school remained off-limits to students Thursday but were scheduled to reopen Friday along with Festival Place.

There was no known threat to any schools in the surrounding areas, police said.

RCMP K Division spokesman Fraser Logan said the major crimes unit is handling the investigation because “there is no indication that this incident is related to any group or ideology.”