Mounties said they believe this is a targeted attack and there is a threat to the public
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RCMP are investigating the death of a man after responding to a shooting at a settlement near the Alberta-Saskatchewan border.
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At about 12:30 am, Wednesday morning, Cold Lake RCMP responded to a shooting on Elizabeth Métis Settlement, approximately 280 km northeast of Edmonton, Mounties said in a Friday news release.
The victim, a 44-year-old man from the settlement, was taken to hospital where he died as a result of his injuries, RCMP added. The victim has been transported to the Edmonton medical examiner where an autopsy is scheduled for Friday.
Mounties said they believe this is a targeted attack and there is a threat to the public.
The RCMP’s Alberta major crimes unit is taking over the case and Mounties ask anyone with information about this case to contact Cold Lake RCMP at 780-594-3301. Tipsters seeking anonymity can call Crime Stoppers at -800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.p3tips.com.