RCMP Major Crimes Unit investigating homicides in Strathcona County

May 5, 2020
Strathcona County, Alberta

News release

On May 4, 2020, at 6:14 a.m., Strathcona County RCMP responded to a 911 call of a male with a firearm at a residence on Range Road 222. To protect the public, the area was contained, traffic was diverted and nearby residences were evacuated. When Strathcona RCMP, including the Emergency Response Team, made entry onto the subject's property, three people and one dog were located, deceased.

RCMP Major Crimes are actively investigating what is believed to be the homicides of a 55-year-old woman and a 13-year-old girl. A 53-year-old male has died as a result of a self inflicted injury. All three were members of the same family.

The RCMP remained on scene at the residence overnight and the investigation is ongoing. As per the provisions of the Federal Privacy Act, names of the victims will not be provided by the RCMP.

"Because the RCMP does not anticipate that this incident will result in criminal charges, we are limited in the information that we can provide to the public" says Superintendent Dave Kalist, Detachment Commander of Strathcona County RCMP. "This is an extremely horrific situation and we ask that respect, support and privacy be directed to this family."

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Contact information

Cpl. Laurel Scott
Media Relations Group
780-890-2685

Backgrounder

May 4, 2020

Strathcona County RCMP advise of police presence at ongoing investigation - Update #1

RCMP advise the situation near Township Road 520 between Range Road 221 and Range Road 222 is over and all roads have been cleared for motorists.

RCMP are still on scene and will be continuing their investigation. There is no concern for the public in the area.

No further details are available at this time and an update will be provided when more information becomes available.

May 4, 2020

Strathcona County RCMP advise of police presence at ongoing investigation

RCMP advise they are currently on scene at an unfolding event near Township Road 520 between Range Road 221 and Range Road 222.

RCMP are asking people to avoid the area until further notice. There is currently no risk to the public.

Traffic is currently being re-routed in the area.

RCMP will issue an update when more information becomes available.

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