On July 25, 2023, at approximately 6:52 p.m., Viking RCMP received a report of gun shots at a residence north of Bruce, Alta. It was reported that a vehicle entered the property and started shooting, striking the victim in the hand. The vehicle then exited the property.
With the assistance of Eastern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit, Central Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit, Edmonton Police Service Air 1 and several surrounding RCMP detachments, the suspect vehicle was located. After a short pursuit, the suspect vehicle was disabled and entered the ditch. Two suspects fled from police on foot, and with the assistance of the Police Dog Service, they were located and arrested. Investigation determined that the truck was stolen from Spruce Grove, Alta., a month prior.
A 30-year-old individual, of no fixed address, has been charged with 13 criminal code offences, some of which include:
- Discharge a firearm
- Assault with a weapon
- Disguised with intent to commit an offence
- Resist arrest
- Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
- Pursuit involved – flight from peace officer
The 30-year-old individual was remanded into custody after a judicial interim release hearing and will be appearing in Alberta Court of Justice in Lloydminster, Alta., on Aug. 1, 2023.
A 22-year-old individual, a resident of Sturgeon County, Alta., has been charged with the following:
- Resist arrest
- Possession of stolen property over $5000
- Possess break-in instruments
- Fail to comply with release order condition
After a judicial interim release hearing, the 22-year-old individual was released from custody and is required to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in Vegreville, Alta., on Aug. 1, 2023.
Further investigation led police to conduct a search warrant at a property located in Lamont, Alta. Two stolen trucks were seized, along with two Saskatchewan licence plates and a stolen cargo trailer. This investigation is continuing, and further criminal charges are pending.