BONNYVILLE, ALBERTA – A 33-year-old man was shot in Bonnyville after confronting a person reportedly attempting to steal a vehicle in the early hours of April 17.
On Sunday, the Bonnyville RCMP received a report at about 2:37 a.m. of the alleged vehicle theft attempt that had occurred in the area of 45 Ave. and 42 St.
“The victim confronted a suspect and during the confrontation the victim was shot with a firearm,” stated RCMP in a media release.
The 33-year-old victim was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries following the confrontation.
The suspect fled the area in a separate vehicle, which is believed to be a hatchback car, according to police.
RCMP believe three to four other suspects were involved in the incident.
One of the suspects is described as having braided hair and is believed to be approximately 5ft 6in.
No other details of the suspect vehicle or the other suspects believed to be involved in the incident were provided by RCMP.
Bonnyville RCMP members continue to investigate the circumstances of Sunday morning’s shooting.
More information may be released as the investigation progresses, states the media release.
Anyone with information or video surveillance from around the time the offence took place is asked to call the Bonnyville RCMP at 780-826-3358, 911 or their local police.
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.
