At approximately 10:04 p.m. on Monday, June 2, 2014, police responded to a weapons complaint at a residence in the area of 113 A Street and 136 Avenue. It was reported that several males allegedly forced their way into the home, searched the residence, and threatened the adult couple that lived there. In the process, the 44-year-old female resident suffered minor injuries, and the 48-year-old male resident was shot and suffered a life-threatening injury. The adult males fled out the backdoor and were last seen westbound in the alley. EMS treated and transported the couple to hospital. It is not known if any property was taken.
While EPS and EMS units were on-scene, a SUV pulled up in front of the home on 113 A Street requesting emergency assistance. A 22-year-old male passenger was suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. The male was treated and transported by EMS to hospital where he remains in critical condition.
Investigations by police led them to the area of 94 Street and 132 Avenue where additional evidence was located on the roadway. The SUV containing the victim was believed to have travelled along 132 Avenue from 82 Street to 113 A Street.
The Northeast Division Criminal Investigation Section will continue to investigate the alleged home invasion, and the EPS Homicide Section has assumed the lead role in investigating the vehicle shooting due to the condition of the victim. The EPS Downtown Division and the EPS Gang Unit will also be assisting with the files. At present, the two incidents do not appear to be random, and do not appear connected. There are no suspects or vehicle descriptions, and no arrests or charges at this time.
Anyone with information regarding the shootings or the suspects is asked to contact the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm.