Maskwacis RCMP are investigating an attempted murder.
At about 12:40 a.m. on Aug. 8, Maskwacis RCMP and EMS attended the Samson Rodeo Grounds for a complaint that a man had been shot. The 20-year-old man was taken by ambulance to an Edmonton-area hospital in serious condition. His condition has now been updated to stable.
As a result of the investigation, RCMP have obtained a Canada-wide warrant for the arrest of Mitchell Tyler Potts, 29, of Maskwacis.
Potts faces charges of attempted murder using a firearm, aggravated assault, numerous firearms and weapons offences, and breaching of a firearms prohibition.
Maskwacis RCMP are asking for the public’s help in identifying any further witnesses to this incident. They are also seeking information on the whereabouts of Potts.
Potts is considered armed and dangerous. Members of the public are advised not to approach him and to call their local police agency with the information.
If you have information, call the Maskwacis RCMP at 780-585-4600 or, if you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).