Peace Regional RCMP have a heavy police presence in area of Cadotte Lake on Woodland Cree First Nation - Update

July 27, 2022
Cadotte Lake, Alberta

News release

Peace Regional RCMP have lifted the shelter in place for residents of Cadotte Lake on Woodland Cree First Nation that was put in place as a result of the July 26, 2022, firearms incident that is being investigated.

The 35-year-old victim had been taken by air ambulance to an Edmonton area hospital at the time of this incident with serious life threatening injuries. The condition of the victim at this time is unknown.

Peace Regional RCMP will continue to have a presence in the area as they continue to investigate this incident.

No further information can be released at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident who has not already spoke to police is asked to contact Peace Regional RCMP at 780-624-6677 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 (http://www.p3tips.com/ ) or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

Background:

July 26, 2022

Peace Regional RCMP have a heavy police presence in area of Cadotte Lake on Woodland Cree First Nation

On July 26, 2022, at 9:40 p.m., Peace Regional RCMP received a 911 call of a firearms complaint with an individual who had been injured at a residence in the area of Cadotte Lake area on Woodland Cree First Nation.

Peace Regional RCMP are asking residents in the area of Cadotte Lake on Woodland Cree First Nation to shelter in place as police investigate—unless otherwise directed by police.

RCMP are also asking the public to refrain from posting photos and video on social media.

No further information can be released at this time.

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Contact information

Alberta RCMP Media Relations
780-509-3970

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