Homicide Near Joussard Under Investigation

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High Prairie RCMP are investigating a homicide that occurred near Joussard on Saturday morning.

Officers were called out to the Joussard Sand Pits after reports of a shooting at around 3:41 AM.

3 individuals received gunshot wounds as a result of the shooting. Unfortunately, a 19 year old male from Sucker Creek First Nation died as a result of his injures. 2 more victims, both males ages 21 and 1 youth from Sucker Creek First Nation, are receiving medical treatment.

The RCMP Major Crimes Unit has been dispatched to take over the investigation.

Police have few details on the suspects at this time. Although Police believe that this was a targeted attack, they would like residents in the surrounding area to be extra vigilant reporting any suspicious behaviour to the police.

Residents will notice an increased police presence in the area as police continue to investigate this incident.

– Kyle Moore, Trending 55 Newsroom