Community Safety Alert: Fatal Highway 2 Shooting Near Leduc RCMP Seeks Witnesses

A deadly roadside shooting on Highway 2 near Leduc, Alberta is under active investigation, and police are urgently asking anyone who was in the area to come forward. On March 14, 2026, at about 2:50 p.m., a witness reported seeing a white or grey, dirty pickup truck pull alongside a black 2012 Honda Civic near Township Road 490. Shortly after, the pickup sped away at high speed and the Honda Civic came to a stop on the shoulder of the highway.

Investigators have determined that a weapon was fired at the Honda Civic, killing the driver. The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit has taken over the case and is seeking public assistance to identify those responsible. This incident occurred on a busy transportation corridor near Leduc and Leduc County, and even small details or partial dashcam footage may be critical to the investigation.

Official RCMP Details & Call for Witnesses

The Leduc RCMP and the Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit are requesting help from motorists and witnesses who were travelling on Highway 2 at the time of the incident. Authorities are especially interested in any visual recordings or observations from the stretch of highway near Township Road 490 around the time of the shooting.

Key incident details:

• Date: March 14, 2026
• Time: Approximately 2:50 p.m.
• Location: Highway 2 near Township Road 490, in the area of Leduc, Alberta
• Vehicle targeted: Black 2012 Honda Civic
• Other vehicle involved: White/grey, dirty pickup truck seen pulling up beside the Honda Civic just before the incident and then leaving at high speed
• Outcome: A firearm was discharged toward the Honda Civic, resulting in the death of the driver

How the public can help:

• If you were driving on Highway 2 near Township Road 490 around 2:50 p.m. on March 14, 2026, check your dashcam or in-vehicle video for any images of a white/grey dirty pickup truck, a black 2012 Honda Civic, or unusual roadside activity.
• If you witnessed the interaction between the two vehicles, saw the vehicles before or after the incident, or noticed any suspicious driving in the area, report this to police.

Contact information (witnesses and tips):

• Leduc RCMP Detachment: 780-980-7267
• RCMP Non-Emergency (Alberta-wide within RCMP jurisdictions): 310-RCMP (7267)
• To remain anonymous – Crime Stoppers:
  • Phone: 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)
  • Online: www.P3Tips.com
  • Via app: “P3 Tips” app on Apple App Store or Google Play

Residents who want ongoing access to police news and online crime reporting tools in Alberta can also download the Alberta RCMP mobile app from Apple or Google Play.

CrimeCanada.ca Community Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, a fatal shooting on a major highway like Highway 2 is deeply concerning for people living in and travelling through the Leduc region. This corridor serves local commuters and long-distance travellers, and violence in such a public setting can have a wide-reaching impact on perceptions of safety. Understanding trends in violence and property crime in surrounding areas can help residents stay informed; for example, our Leduc, Alberta crime statistics and safety data and Leduc County crime and safety overview provide broader context about reported incidents in this region.

For drivers and community members, basic precautions can reduce risk and support investigations: avoid confrontations with other motorists, do not follow or engage with aggressive drivers, and, when safe, note details such as vehicle make, colour, damage, or partial licence plates if you witness suspicious activity. If something feels wrong or dangerous, safely pull over in a populated, well-lit area or call police as soon as it is safe to do so. Sharing timely information with law enforcement—especially dashcam footage—can be decisive in solving serious offences and improving overall community safety. CrimeCanada.ca remains committed to highlighting these critical safety alerts so residents across Alberta can stay aware, vigilant, and prepared to assist when needed.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the alberta community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.