On Tuesday, May 5, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Battlefords RCMP were called to a residence on the 1200 block of 108th Street in North Battleford for a complaint of shots fired.
RCMP arrived on scene to find an adult male who had been shot, sustaining non-life threatening injuries. The male was transported to hospital for treatment.
RCMP determined that the shot came from outside of the residence and struck the male who was standing in a room of the residence. The RCMP do not believe that this was a random attack. The investigation is continuing.
At approximately 3:30 a.m., another residence was shot at on the 1700 block of Trudeau Street in North Battleford. RCMP were not advised of this incident until the next morning when the owner awoke and noticed the bullet holes.
No one was injured and RCMP believe that the residence was targeted by mistake. This matter is continuing and any residents in the area with video footage that have not already been contacted by investigators are encouraged to call the Battlefords RCMP
No arrests have been made and the RCMP are asking for the assistance of the public. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Battlefords RCMP at 306-446-1720 or call Crimestoppers.
