It was determined that the incident occurred in a home nearby and the complainant went to a neighbour for help. The suspect had fled the area. Police cleared the residence where the shooting took place and determined no other occupants were injured.
The 30-year-old male who was shot remains in hospital in critical condition. Homicide Section has taken over the investigation from West Division. Detectives believe that the suspect and complainant know each other and that this was not a random incident.
Anyone with information about the shooting and what led up to it, is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567or #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