On May 14, 2022, at approximately 1:14 p.m., Airdrie Rural RCMP responded to a report of a shooting at a property in Rocky View County. Upon arrival, it was determined that there had been a verbal altercation, which resulted in the suspect grabbing a firearm and shooting the victim in the leg. The suspect fled the scene.
STARS air ambulance attended, and the victim was flown to a Calgary hospital where he underwent surgery. He is in stable condition.
The 34-year-old suspect of Rocky View County returned to the scene and surrendered to police. He was arrested without incident and has been charged with the following offences:
- Aggravated Assault
- Discharge a firearm with intent
- Pointing a firearm
- Careless use of a firearm
The 34-year-old individual was brought before a justice and has been remanded into custody. He will appear in Airdrie Provincial Court on May 19, 2022.