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Suspect in shooting turns himself in

Suspect facing 10 charges in connection with Jan. 18 Riverside Meadows shooting
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Kareem Lujmea Cummings Photo from RCMP

A suspect wanted in connection with a shooting at a Riverside Meadows apartment building last month has turned himself in.

Red Deer RCMP said the suspect surrendered to police on Tuesday afternoon.

Police were called to Riverside Meadows on Jan. 18. When they arrived, they found several units in the 55th Avenue and 59th Street building, nearby residences and vehicles were damaged by bullets. No innocent bystanders were injured, said police at the time.

A 44-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman were taken into custody at the scene. With the help of RCMP Police Dog Services, police conducted an intensive search for several more suspects seen fleeing the area.

RCMP continue to search for two or three suspects.

Kareem Lujmea Cummings, 25, has been charged with wounding with intent with a firearm, possession of a loaded and restricted firearm, careless use of a firearm, possession of a handgun for a dangerous purpose, carrying a concealed weapon, failing to comply with court conditions and four counts of mischief under $5,000.

A court date has not yet been set.



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