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26-Year-Old Victim

Central Alberta RCMP investigating serious assault

Jul 3, 2024 | 3:41 PM

RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating a suspect wanted in connection with a serious assault in central Alberta last month.

On June 17, 2024, Wetaskiwin RCMP received a report of an assault that occurred at an apartment on 54 Street in Wetaskiwin.

Police say the victim, a 26-year-old resident of Maskwacis, was taken by STARS to hospital with serious injuries. RCMP say the investigation has revealed the victim had a confrontation with the suspect where the suspect struck the victim with several weapons causing serious injuries.

As a result of the investigation, RCMP have charged 24-year-old Maskwacis resident, Bobby Larenze Bull, with:

  • Aggravated assault;
  • Assault with a weapon;
  • Fail to comply with release order (x3);
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose (x2).

RCMP say they have been unable to locate Bull and a warrant has been issued for his arrest on this and other several other non-related violent offences.

If you have any information about this incident or the whereabouts of Bobby Bull please call the Wetaskiwin RCMP at 780-312-7200. 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. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.

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