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2 charged, handgun seized after shooting at Red Deer shelter

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Two people have been charged after a daylight shooting in Red Deer earlier this week.

Police got a report of a shooting at the Safe Harbor Shelter in Red Deer at 10:45 a.m. on Thursday.

A 42-year-old man with apparent gunshot injuries was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

While looking through surveillance footage for the area, police were able to identify two suspects getting into a cab.

The suspects were arrested without incident, and police seized a handgun.

A 35-year-old of no fixed address has been charged with:

  • aggravated assault;
  • four counts of weapons offences;
  • fail to comply with release conditions;
  • possession of a firearm contrary to order; and
  • discharge a firearm with intent.

A 31-year-old of no fixed address has been charged with:

  • three counts of weapons offences;
  • possession of a firearm contrary to order; and
  • fail to comply with probation order.

Both suspects remain in custody, and are scheduled to appear in court in Red Deer on Monday.

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