Results for: EPS Investigation

Two individuals have been charged following an Edmonton Police Service (EPS) investigation into stolen vehicles and firearms. A search warrant executed at a residence near 105 Street and 38 Avenue resulted in the seizure of two stolen motorcycles, multiple firearms, and a 3D-printed gun. A 39-year-old woman was arrested and arrest warrants issued for a 37-year-old man, who was later apprehended near 142 Avenue and 80 Street in a stolen vehicle. During the arrest, police confiscated a loaded revolver, another loaded handgun, an automatic rifle with high-capacity magazines, and assorted ammunition. Authorities stressed the alarming prevalence of firearms in stolen vehicles and highlighted the increased risks faced by officers and the public.

On May 4, 2024, residents in Edmonton’s Ellerslie neighbourhood were shaken by a targeted shooting that left several homes riddled with bullets. Around 6:40 p.m., witnesses reported an exchange of gunfire between two vehicles near 86th Street and 6th Avenue Southwest. Multiple gunshots were heard, with one woman reporting at least 13. A man was seen falling out of a vehicle and calling for 911. As of now, two men have been taken into custody, one of whom is being treated for gunshot wounds. Police believe others may have been involved and continue to investigate, seeking additional security footage.