Wood Buffalo RCMP respond to shooting, suspect charged

July 3, 2026 - Fort McMurray, Alberta
From: Alberta RCMP

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Fort McMurray, Alta – On June 27, 2026, at approximately 7:47 a.m., Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to a 9-1-1 call for shots fired in the community of Chipewyan Prairie First Nation, south of Fort McMurray. The victim reported being shot at and they were not injured. The suspect, known to the victim, was located by Police at their residence in Chipewyan Prairie First Nation and arrested without incident. At approximately 8:30 p.m., RCMP executed a search warrant at the suspect’s residence. 

Police located and seized:

• $1,690 Canadian Currency;
• One rifle;
• Two imitation firearms;
• Ammunition;
• Spent ammunition casings;
• Two machetes;
• Num-chuks;
• Bear spray;
• 45.6 grams of suspected methamphetamine; and
• Drug paraphernalia.

A 36-year-old resident of Chipewyan Prairie First Nation, is facing charges:

• Uttering threats;
• Assault with a weapon;
• Careless use of a firearm x 2;
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose;
• Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking;
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm x 4;
• Possession of a firearm contrary to order;
• Possession of weapon contrary to order;
• Failure to comply with probation order x 4; and
• Unlawfully discharge a firearm.

The individual was held for a judicial interim release hearing and was remanded into custody. They are set to appear in the Alberta Court of Justice in Fort McMurray on July 6, 2026.

Wood Buffalo RCMP continue the investigation with assistance from Wood Buffalo RCMP Drug Section and Forensic Identification Services. 

The Wood Buffalo RCMP asks the public promptly report suspicious behaviour, as early reporting supports effective response and ongoing investigations. By working together, the RCMP and community members can help reduce crime and enhance neighbourhood safety. Anyone with information regarding crime in their community is asked to contact the Wood Buffalo RCMP at (780) 788‐4000 or 310-RCMP (7267). If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1‐800‐222‐8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

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