On May 8, 2023, Rocky Mountain House RCMP responded to a report of a shooting on the O'Chiese First Nation. Upon arrival, 31-year-old Brett Roan was found deceased. His manner of death was deemed to be a homicide.
The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit were called in to investigate, and an arrest warrant was obtained for a 25-year-old individual, a resident of the O'Chiese First Nation.
On May 29, 2023, the 25-year-old individual was arrested on O'Chiese First Nation.
The 25-year-old individual has been charged with second-degree murder. After a judicial interim release hearing, the individual was remanded into custody with another court date on June 7, 2023, at Alberta Court of Justice in Rocky Mountain House, Alta.
Background:
May 10, 2023
Alberta RCMP Major Crime Unit and Rocky Mountain House RCMP seek male charged with murder
The Alberta RCMP Major Crime Unit is seeking the public's assistance to locate an individual charged with second-degree murder.
On May 8, 2023, Rocky Mountain House RCMP responded to a report of a shooting on the O'Chiese First Nation. upon arrival, 31-year-old Brett Roan was found deceased. An autopsy was conducted on May 9, 2023 at the Calgary Medical Examiners officer, and the death was deemed a homicide.
The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit has obtained an arrest warrant for a 25-year-old individual, a resident of the O'Chiese First Nation, for one count of second-degree murder. The individual remains at large, and investigators are asking for the public's assistance to locate them.
The 25-year-old individual is described as:
- 5 feet 10 inches tall
- 155 pounds
- Black hair
- Brown Eyes
- Medium Complexion
- Has a prosthetic left leg
The 25-year-old individual may be in the Sunchild/O'Chiese, Rocky Mountain House or Red Deer areas. He may be armed and dangerous and should not be approached. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the 25-year-old individual is asked to call the Rocky Mountain House RCMP at 403-845-2881. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or using the "P3 TIPS" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
Background:
May 8, 2023
Rocky Mountain House RCMP investigate firearms complaints advise residents to shelter in place – Update
The four suspects were last seen driving a gold-coloured SUV with a cargo box on the roof rack. Alberta RCMP regret not including this information in the previous release.
Background:
May 8, 2023
Rocky Mountain House RCMP investigate firearms complaints advise residents to shelter in place
Rocky Mountain House RCMP are currently investigating multiple firearms complaints in the Sunchild and O'Chiese First Nations. RCMP have sent a Police Initiated Public Alert advising residents in those communities to shelter in place.
RCMP are actively looking for four suspects, two of which are identified as a 28-year-old and a 25-year-old individual.
These suspects are considered armed and dangerous. If seen do not approach. Please call 911 immediately.
If you have an information regarding the whereabouts of both individuals, you are asked to contact 911. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by Internet at www.tipsubmit.com or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers www.crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions). To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.