On Friday, July 24, 2015 Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to gunshots reported at approximately 2 am, and officers found an injured man unresponsive in the area. The injured 38 year old man was transported to the hospital with injuries that were regarded as life threatening. The RCMP released a press release stating that they do not believe that the shooting was random. The RCMP is still being close lipped about whether the recent shooting is related to previous shootings in Fort MacMurray. Officers are investigating and want to find information about suspicious activities that took place in the areas of Beacon Hill and Gregoire between the hours of midnight and 7 am on Friday morning.

The gunshots reported, and the injured male found by the Wood Buffalo RCMP, have many concerned about what seems to be an increase in violent crimes in the Fort MacMurray area. All residents are encouraged to contact the RCMP and to report any suspicious activity that they see or know about. Community members play an important role in preventing and fighting crime. It is important to remember to stay safe though. You should not confront any individual that you believe was involved with a crime. Instead contact the Wood Buffalo RCMP and tell authorities what you know so that they can take appropriate action without putting yourself at risk. So far the name of the male victim involved in the shooting has not been released, and no further details on his condition have been made public.