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sept. 19

Pair arrested after daylight shooting in Red Deer

Sep 20, 2024 | 9:15 PM

RCMP say two people are in custody following a shooting in broad daylight on Sept. 19.

It was at about 10:45 a.m. when RCMP received a report of a shooting at or near the Safe Harbour shelter near downtown.

Police located a 42-year-old male victim with apparent gunshot injuries, which were determined in hospital to be non-life-threatening.

Having identified suspects using CCTV footage of the incident, Red Deer RCMP, with assistance from General Investigations, Police Dog Services and the Crime Reduction team, flooded the area and located the two suspects entering a cab.

Both were arrested without incident, and a handgun was seized.

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Pair arrested after daylight shooting in Red Deer

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“Our officers were able quickly respond to this incident and obtain footage of the suspects which was then sent to all responding officers,” says Inspector Heidi Ravenhill.

“This quick action allowed us to quickly locate and safely arrest these armed individuals, ensuring the safety of Red Deer residents.”

As a result of the investigation, RCMP have charged 35-year-old Abdullahi Ahmed Dahir, of no fixed address, with:

• Aggravated assault;
• Weapons offences (x4);
• Fail to comply with release conditions;
• Possession of a firearm contrary to order;
• Discharge a firearm with intent.

Dahir remains in custody with a court date on Sept. 23.

Police have also charged 31-year-old Jamie Taralynn Ward, of no fixed address, with:

• Weapons offences (x3);
• Possession of a firearm contrary to order;
• Fail to comply with probation order.

Ward also remains in custody with a court appearance also on Sept. 23.

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