News release

Red Earth Creek RCMP responds to firearm complaint

April 3, 2026 - Red Earth Creek, Alberta
From: Alberta RCMP

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Red Earth Creek, Alta. - On March 31, 2026, at 07:24 a.m., Red Earth Creek RCMP received a complaint from an unknown caller reporting shots fired in the community of Trout Lake, Alta. Further reports came in from the public advising that they had received a call from their friend, who had locked themself in the house, because someone was shooting a rifle at a nearby residence. Red Earth Creek RCMP arrived on scene at 08:45 a.m., set up containment and attempted to call out the suspect. After two hours, the suspect surrendered themself to RCMP officers. 

As a result of the investigation, a 26-year-old resident of Trout Lake, was charged with:

• Careless use of a firearm;
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose;
• Possession of a firearm without a license; and
• Obstruct police.

The individual was brought before a justice of the peace and remanded into custody. They are to appear before the Alberta Court of Justice in Grande Prairie on April 7, 2026.

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