On Sept. 1, 2022, at approximately 7:30 pm. , Maskwacis RCMP received a report of a shooting that occurred at a local convenience store in Maskwacis.

The victim, a 27 year-old male who was currently residing in Maskwacis, was transported to the hospital. Unfortunately, the victim later died at hospital from his injuries.  

The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit has been deployed to take carriage of the investigation.

Shayden Trey Rain (21 years), a resident of Maskwacis, has been arrested and has been charged with second degree murder.

RCMP are wanting to speak with anyone who was in the area of the Sampson Mall on September 1, 2022  that witnessed what occurred or has information related to this homicide.

Anyone with information on this incident are asked to please contact Maskwacis RCMP at 780-585-3767 or your local police. 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.