The Whitehorse RCMP executed a search warrant on the morning of August 24th, 2023, in the Takhini Hot Springs Road area in relation to a shooting that took place on July 10th, 2023. Members of the Whitehorse Detachment, Whitehorse General Investigation Section, Yukon RCMP Crime Reduction Unit, Emergency Response Team and Police Dog Services assisted in the investigation and response.
As a result of the search warrant, Taylor Duke was arrested and will appear in court on August 24, 2023. Taylor Duke has been charged with the following offences, including:
- Attempted Murder with a Firearm, Criminal Code, Section 239 (1);
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, Criminal Code, Section 92 (1);
- Disobeying a Court Order, Criminal Code, Section 117.01; and
- Carrying a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle, Criminal Code, Section 94.
Prior to today's arrest, Duke had been the subject of arrest warrants as a result of failing to attend court in December 2022 and March 2023. Duke had previously been charged and was before the courts for the following offences:
- Conspiracy to commit indicatable offence, Criminal Code, S.465(1)(c), four counts;
- Participate in Criminal Organization, Criminal Code, S.467.11(1);
- Commit Offence for Criminal Organization, Criminal Code, S. 467.12(1);
- Fail to Comply with Release Order, Criminal Code, S. 145(5), five counts;
- Possess Property Obtained by Crime, Criminal Code, S.354(1);
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, CDSA, S.5(2);
- Intimidation, Criminal Code, S.423, two counts;
- And more.
This was a complex investigation and took a coordinated strategic approach to ensure the safety of everyone involved. The Yukon RCMP would like to thank the public for their support as we worked to progress this investigation.
More charges are expected to be laid in relation to today's search warrant. Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
Yukon RCMP Communications
File number: 2023989561
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