Red Deer woman charged following shooting incident
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.