****RCMP RELEASE**** -Woodland Cree First Nation, Alta.
On Aug. 24, shortly after 4:30 a.m., Peace Regional RCMP responded to shots fired from two vehicles towards a residence in Simon Lake. Emergency Medical Services assisted an adult male in the residence, who had allegedly sustained injuries from a firearm that was discharged. The victim is in stable condition and has been transferred to an Edmonton area hospital for further medical treatment.
Peace Regional RCMP and Alberta RCMP Forensic Identification Section are on scene and this investigation is ongoing. Police do not believe this was a random event.
The two suspect vehicles involved are reported to be:
1. A red Jeep Wrangler with a light bar on the roof.
2. A 4-door sedan, possibly grey or silver in colour, with a louder sounding exhaust.
Peace Regional RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance regarding any information in relation to this incident, identifying those responsible, or providing any surveillance footage to police. Please contact Peace Regional RCMP at 780-624-6611, or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com
-Calvin Hector, Trending 55 Newsroom
