National Bolo Program offers rewards for Edmonton murder suspects Joseph Chlala and Saed Osman

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National Bolo Program offers rewards for Edmonton murder suspects Joseph Chlala and Saed Osman

The Bolo Programcomplements police efforts to locate Canada's most wanted suspects from various jurisdictions, focusing on the most serious criminal offences with the creation of a "Top 25" list. From Edmonton, and new to the list this year, is Joseph Chlala who ranks #7 on the national list, while Saed Osman, who was #4 on the list last year, comes in at #8 for 2024.

Wanted: Joseph Chlala (Bolo #7)

Reward: Up to $50,000.00

On Monday, June 12, 2023, at approximately 6:30 p.m., police responded to reports of an injured male in an alley in the area of Allard Boulevard SW and Arthurs Crescent SW in Edmonton. Upon arrival a deceased 21-year-old male was located.

An autopsy completed by the Edmonton Medical Examiner on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, determined that Osama Ali, 21, died of gunshot wounds. The manner of death was deemed homicide.

On Sept. 12, 2023, Homicide detectives requested a Canada-wide warrant for 23-year-old Joseph Chlala for second degree murder in relation to the murder of Mr. Ali.

Chlalahas connections in Edmonton, Calgary and Ottawa. He is described as being 5'5" with a heavy build, brown hair and green eyes.

Wanted: Joseph Chlala, 23

Second degree murder

Wanted: Saed Osman (Bolo #8)

Reward: Up to $50,000.00

On Saturday, March 12, 2022, at approximately 2:45 a.m., police responded to the report of shots fired at Ertale lounge, located at 124 Street and 118 Avenue in Edmonton. Upon arrival, police located multiple victims outside the establishment.

EMS responded, treated, and transported two females and four males to hospital with various injuries. A fifth injured male attended a hospital on his own. One of the male victims, identified as Imbert George, 28, succumbed to his injuries. Investigators have since determined that the suspects allegedly fired approximately 70 rounds in a crowded area, and all seven victims were innocent bystanders who were randomly struck.

Two men were charged in relation to the murder but Saed Osman, 27, is still outstanding. Osman is wanted for first degree murder, discharging a firearm with intent to endanger life (x6) and multiple other firearms offences. He is also known by the alias Guled Osman, and/or the nickname Styles.

Osman is from Ontario, but has strong ties to Edmonton, where he may still reside.He is described as a Black male with brown eyes and black hair, which was previously known to be braided. He is six feet tall, weighs approximately 180 pounds, and has a scar on his right wrist.

Wanted: Saed Osman, 29

First degree murder

New for the Bolo Program this year is a one-of-a-kind interactive online contest available from April 23, 2024, to June 4, 2024, on the Bolo website. Consisting of a 'skill test' featuring most wanted suspects, the objective of the contest is to generate awareness for Bolo's Top 25, and to encourage citizens to be on the lookout.

In cooperation with the Crime Stoppers Association of Edmonton and Northern Alberta, the Bolo Program offers rewards for any information leading to the arrest of either suspect. This reward is only available until Dec. 3, 2024.