High Prairie RCMP responds to two unrelated shootings

April 7, 2026 - High Prairie, Alberta
From: Alberta RCMP

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High Prairie, Alta. – On March 31, 2026, around 3:54 p.m., High Prairie RCMP responded to a shooting near the High Prairie Courthouse. RCMP members arrived on scene and began their investigation while EMS transported the victim to the hospital with serious non-life-threatening injuries. Information was obtained and possible suspects have been identified. No arrests have been made so far. 

Later that same day, at 9:02 p.m., High Prairie RCMP received a report on an attempted murder in Atikameg, Alta., following a dispute at a residence. One suspect shot at the victim, missing, then fled the scene in a pickup with three other individuals. RCMP responded and located the vehicle, which subsequently fled North on Highway 750. 

Alberta RCMP RTOC was engaged and a pursuit was authorized. During the pursuit, the suspects in the vehicle threw objects, including fireworks, towards police vehicles. The vehicle stopped and four people fled the scene. No firearms were recovered in the vehicle. A shelter in place was initiated in the Atikameg area. Alberta RCMP Emergency Response Team and Police Dog Services responded and, ultimately, 3 suspects were arrested.

As a result of the investigation, a 31-year-old resident of Cadotte Lake, Alta., a 24-year-old and a 30-year-old, both residents of Atikameg, were arrested. A warrant for the arrest has been obtained for Deshawn Laboucan (20), resident of Little Buffalo, Alta., who fled from the vehicle that night. All have been charged with:

• Possession of prohibited weapon;
• Possession of weapon without a license;
• Pointing a firearm (x2);
• Discharging firearm; and
• Careless use of firearm.

Deshawn Laboucan  was additionally charged with:

• Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle;
• Attempted murder with a firearm;
• Discharge a firearm with intent; and
• Unauthorized Possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle.

Furthermore, the 24-year-old was arrested on charges stemming from a firearm-related incident in Peace River. The 3 suspects arrested were brought before a justice of the peace and remanded into custody. They are to appear before the Alberta Court of Justice in High Prairie on April 7, 2026.

If you have any information in regard to either incident, or as to the whereabouts of Deshawn Laboucan, please contact the High Prairie RCMP at 780-523-3378. 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. To contact RCMP non-emergency line within any Alberta RCMP jurisdiction call 310-RCMP(7267).

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