By rdnewsNOW Staff

Woodlands County

Red Deer woman charged following shooting incident

Jun 1, 2022 | 11:20 AM

A Red Deer woman is facing charges after a shooting in Woodlands County last week.

On May 23, 2022, Mayerthorpe RCMP were dispatched to the Mayerthorpe Health Centre after staff reported an adult male had been dropped off who was suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Mounties say the male was transported to an Edmonton hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Through the investigation led by Whitecourt RCMP and including Mayerthorpe RCMP, Western Alberta District General Investigation Services (GIS), Alberta RCMP Police Dog Services & Forensic Identification Services, it was determined the male had been shot in the hand and leg at a private residence in Blue Ridge, about midway between Whitecourt and Mayerthorpe.

Mounties allege a female suspect fired a round from a .22 caliber rifle, striking the male, before fleeing the scene in a vehicle. The firearm and suspect vehicle which was confirmed stolen, were recovered.

Amanda Britney Ann McCarthur, 21, of Red Deer, has been charged with:

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• unauthorized possession of a firearm
• carrying a prohibited firearm in careless manner
• unsafe storage of a firearm
• pointing a firearm
• possession of firearm for dangerous purpose
• possession of a loaded prohibited firearm
• unlawful discharge of a firearm with intent
• aggravated assault
• failing to comply with a release order and undertaking (x2)

Mounties say McCarthur was also arrested on outstanding warrants from Red Deer RCMP and Edmonton Police Service.

Following a Judicial Interim Release hearing, McCarthur was remanded into custody awaiting her first court appearance.

As this matter is now before the courts, no updates are anticipated from RCMP.