By Josh Hall (Twitter: @Vancan19)

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Stettler RCMP hoping someone knows something about Jan. 22 shooting incident

Feb 1, 2020 | 2:47 PM

Stettler RCMP are investigating after a shooting incident which occurred on Jan. 22.

Police say it was likely between 4 and 6 a.m. that day when an elderly female driving in the area of Secondary Highway 855 north of Highway 12 (near Halkirk) became lost and disoriented.

She was later found unharmed at a residence unknown to her on Range Road 18-0 near Township Road 395, which is east of town.

The RCMP’s investigation revealed that the car she was driving was shot once causing damage to the front windshield. The bullet missed her and she was not injured. She is not aware of when the gunshot occurred, according to police.

The vehicle she was driving is a grey 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.

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RCMP are trying to establish a time-line of events and clarify the nature of this incident.

Stettler RCMP are asking anyone that may have seen this vehicle during these hours, driving in the referenced areas and possibly onto residential properties, to contact them with any information.

Stettler detachment can be reached at 403-742-3382. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

Author’s note: A previous version of this story stated that the first part of this incident occurred on Secondary Hwy 55 north of Hwy 12. RCMP issued a correction on Sunday clarifying that they meant Secondary Hwy 855.