Strathmore RCMP search for armed & dangerous suspects after one person shot, killed, another wounded

Strathmore RCMP search for suspects after one person fatally shot and another wounded Tuesday morning.

At approximately 11:56 a.m., Strathmore RCMP responded to a report of a shooting at Range Road 282 and Township Road 250, located in Rocky View County.

After the shooting, the suspects fled the scene in a stolen Rocky View County work truck. They dumped the truck at Range Road 260 and Township Road 252, located in Wheatland County, and fled the scene. RCMP quickly located this vehicle and a search of the area was conducted with assistance from numerous RCMP Detachments, Police Dog Services, RCMP Emergency Response Team as well as Calgary Tactical Team and HAWCS from Calgary City Police.

A shelter in place was issued for residents in this area at 1:08 p.m. A thorough search was completed and the suspects were not located. At 4:34 p.m., the shelter in place was lifted.  

RCMP is seeking anyone who may have witnessed either event, especially if they have dash cam video, between 11:50 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., to please contact Strathmore RCMP at 403-934-3968 or Crime Stoppers.

RCMP say don’t approach the suspects if encountered. They are considered armed and dangerous.