SADDLE LAKE – One man is dead, and another two people were injured in a shooting that took place on Saddle Lake Cree Nation on the morning of June 17. Police continue to search for those responsible for the deadly shooting.
St. Paul RCMP received a report of a shooting at a residence on Saddle Lake Cree Nation that occurred around 2:30 a.m. on Saturday.
Police located a deceased man outside of the residence upon their arrival. Another two individuals with injuries were located and transported to hospital in stable condition.
Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit has taken over carriage of the investigation.
“Although early in the investigation, RCMP believe that all victims are related to the same targeted incident and there is no ongoing risk to the public,” states information provided by RCMP.
RCMP have also confirmed that this incident is unrelated to a separate major incident that occurred in the community that same morning.
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Investigators believe that there are witnesses to these incidents and are asking those individuals to come forward.
Anyone with information about this incident or those responsible, are urged to call St. Paul RCMP at 780-645-8888.
If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1‐800‐222‐8477 (TIPS), by Internet at www.tipsubmit.com or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers www.crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions).
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