West Division patrol members responded to an address in Lewis Estates at approximately 7:55 p.m. this evening, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017, after receiving a call regarding an alleged break and enter and subsequent shooting.
While the investigation is preliminary at this time, it is alleged that a number of suspects broke into a residence in the Lewis Estate neighbourhood, where a confrontation occurred with a male occupant at the residence.
The male occupant reportedly then accessed a firearm in the home and allegedly fired at least one round, striking and injuring one of the male suspects. The remaining suspects, who are believed to be armed, fled the residence on foot.
Investigators maintain this was a targeted incident, and believe the community is not in any danger at this time.
Paramedics treated and transported one male suspect to hospital with serious injuries.
Police encourage anyone with information about this incident or the whereabouts of the remaining suspects at large to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm.