The most recent Fort MacMurray shooting victim is improving after being shot on Friday, July 24^th. Initially the 38 year old victim was taken to the local hospital for injuries that were life threatening, but his condition was upgraded to stable but serious condition last Tuesday. RCMP spokesperson Mylene Michon explained that the victim still faces challenges, cautioning that “There’s always the risk of complications.” The victim was found at around 2 am on the morning of Friday, July 24^th, and the press release about the incident stated that the victim was unresponsive when found in the Fort MacMurray area of Quarry Ridge. Police found the male after receiving a report of gunshots in the area. No description of any suspect has been released yet. Police ask that anyone who saw or heard any suspicious activity or suspicious people on the date of the shooting in the vicinities of Beacon Hill and Gregoire to report what they know.

According to an RCMP release about the crime and the Fort MacMurray shooting victim “It is unknown at this time, if this incident is related to other recent events involving firearms in the greater Fort McMurray area.” This hooting is just the last in a number of local shootings that has some in the community on edge. There were several shootings in May, and also one in June, in addition to this latest crime. This has led some to question whether the community is safe, and right now the police are not discussing whether some of the crimes are connected or related in any way.