RCMP are providing more information into the June 10, 2024, incident in which the Maskwacis RCMP responded to a report of a shooting in Samson Cree Nation, Alta. An investigation into the incident revealed that multiple bullets were fired into a residence occupied by several children and adults.
The investigation by police led to the arrest of two individuals and the execution of a search warrant at a residence in Wetaskiwin, Alta. During that search warrant execution, police recovered prohibited firearms and magazines.
At this time, police are searching for Dorian O'Shea Hunter (23) a resident Maskwacis in relation to this incident, as he's wanted for:
- Possession of a weapon obtained by crime;
- Possession of a prohibited weapon with ammunition;
- Possession of a prohibited weapon knowing its possession is unauthorized (X2);
- Unsafe storage of a firearm; and
- Failing to comply with a release order.
A 24-year-old individual, a resident of Samson Cree Nation, was charged with:
- Possession of a prohibited device contrary to an Order (X2);
- Possession of a prohibited device knowing its possession is unauthorized;
- Failing to comply with a release order; and
- Failing to comply with a probation order.
A 29-year-old individual, a resident of Samson Cree Nation, was charged with:
- Discharging a firearm with intent; and
- Unauthorized possession of a prohibited device.
Both individuals were taking before a justice of the peace and remanded into custody following a bail hearing and are scheduled to appear in court on June 18, 2024 at the Alberta Court of Justice in Wetaskiwin.
If you have information as to the whereabouts of Dorian O'Shea Hunter, Do Not Approach, call 911 or your local police.
If anyone has any information about these crimes or the location of Dorian Hunter please contact the Maskwacis RCMP Detachment at 780-585-3767. 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. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.
Background:
June 14, 2024
Maskwacis RCMP stepping up patrols after firearm related calls
Maskwacis RCMP are stepping up proactive patrols after seeing an increase in gun related crime. On June 10, 2024, Maskwacis RCMP responded to reports of gun shots being fired at a residence in Maskwacis. On June 11, 2024, RCMP received a similar call of shots fired at a residence in Maskwacis. There were no injuries reported from these two incidents.
As a result of these ongoing investigations, RCMP initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in Wetaskiwin. A search revealed a loaded 9 mm hand gun and a sawed-off rifle.
A 29-year-old and a 24-year-old individual have been arrested and charged with recklessly discharging a firearm. They both were taken before a justice of the peace and remanded into custody. RCMP have also issued an arrest warrant for a third suspect Dorian O'Shea Hunter (23).
With these and other recent reports of offences involving firearms, Maskwacis RCMP are stepping up proactive patrols in the community. These patrols and other targeted police activities will increase visibility in the community as well as focus on repeat offenders who are of the greatest risk.
RCMP are also in discussion with Chiefs and band counsels with each nation as they jointly work to improve safety in the nations.
"The public will see more visible proactive patrols in the community and increased safety while we continue to investigate the recent crimes," says Staff Sergeant Richard McKay, "While we do everything in our power to support the community we are asking residents for help. Please report any information as it relates to the whereabouts of illegal firearms and who is in possession of them."
If anyone has any information about these crimes or firearms in the community, please contact the Maskwacis RCMP Detachment at 780-585-3767. 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. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.