Grande Prairie Shooting Investigation Leads to Firearms Arrest
Community Safety Alert – Firearm Incident in Grande Prairie, Alberta
On Nov. 10, 2025, officers from the Grande Prairie RCMP and the Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS) responded to reports of gunfire in an alley near 100 Avenue and 96 Street in the City of Grande Prairie, Alberta. One person was seriously injured during this incident and has since been left paralyzed as a result of the shooting.
The Grande Prairie RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS), supported by RCMP General Duty members, the Forensic Identification Section, and GPPS, conducted an extended and detailed investigation. Investigators identified a suspect and obtained an arrest warrant. A 34-year-old resident of Grande Prairie has now been arrested and charged in connection with this serious firearms incident.
Official RCMP Details of the Incident and Charges
According to the official information released by the RCMP, the shooting occurred in an alleyway adjacent to 100 Avenue and 96 Street in Grande Prairie, following reports of shots fired. The victim sustained life-altering injuries and is now paralyzed. RCMP GIS assumed primary responsibility for the case, coordinating with frontline officers and forensic specialists to gather evidence and advance the investigation.
Following this work, a 34-year-old Grande Prairie resident was arrested and charged with multiple offences. These charges reflect both the harm caused to the victim and the alleged unlawful use and possession of a firearm.
The individual has appeared before a justice of the peace and has been remanded into custody. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Alberta Court of Justice in Grande Prairie on May 20, 2026.
Charges Laid
The accused is facing the following charges in relation to this incident:
- Aggravated assault
- Discharge firearm with intent
- Using a firearm in the commission of an offence
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Possession of a weapon contrary to order (three counts)
Residents who wish to better understand local trends related to violent crime and weapons offences can review the Grande Prairie Crime Statistics & Safety Report and broader Grande Prairie area safety data on CrimeCanada.ca.
CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this case highlights the serious impact of firearm violence on individuals and communities in Alberta. A single shooting can permanently change a victim’s life, as seen here with life-altering, paralyzing injuries, and can create lasting fear in the surrounding neighbourhood. While an arrest and multiple charges bring a measure of accountability, preventing future violence depends on community awareness and timely reporting of suspicious activity involving weapons.
We encourage residents to stay alert to potential firearm risks, including hearing unexplained gunshots, seeing weapons displayed in public, or observing dangerous behaviour in alleyways, parking lots, or other semi-secluded areas. If you witness or hear something that could indicate an immediate threat, contact 911 right away. For non-emergency concerns about ongoing criminal activity or unsafe firearm possession, use your local RCMP or municipal police non-emergency line, or reach out anonymously through local Crime Stoppers where available. Community vigilance, combined with data-driven awareness of local crime patterns, is essential to building safer neighbourhoods throughout Alberta.
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.