At 1:30 p.m., Stettler RCMP responded to a 911 call reporting an alleged assault at a residence located in the northwest area of Stettler. While investigators initiated a patrol for the suspect , a second call was received from the Stettler Hospital, reporting that there was a male being treated for gunshot wounds.
Investigators soon determined that the wounded male was the same one identified earlier in the assault investigation.
The shooting victim, a 29 year old male from Red Deer, was transported to Foothills Hospital by STARS with non life-threatening injuries.
A 27-year-old male, a 22-year-old male and an 18-year-old female, from the Stettler residence were arrested without incident and charges are pending.
All persons involved in the investigation are known to police and this was not a random incident. RCMP believe there is no further risk to the public
Due to the ongoing investigation, no further details will be released at this time.
