Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
On November 9th, 2024, Hay River RCMP were dispatched to a report that a person had been shot in the area of Pine Crescent. Officers attended the location and learned that a residence had been set on fire. A male victim had exited the house upon noticing the fire and was subsequently shot, receiving non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect had already fled the scene upon police arrival.
On November 11th, 2024, Hay River detachment received a call that shots had been fired into a residence in the Rowe’s Trailer Court, after which suspects had fled in a vehicle. No injuries were reported.
Both of these incidents are believed to be linked to the drug trade and organized crime. Investigation into the matters is underway with support from the Crime Reduction Unit, Forensic Identification Unit and Major Crimes Unit. No arrests have been made at this time.
Anyone with information on these matters is asked to contact the Hay River RCMP at 874-1111 or Crime Stoppers at http://www.p3tips.com. In the event of an emergency call, 911.
Police are further requesting Hay River residents with security/doorbell cameras check footage for suspicious activity during the following timeframes:
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November 9th – 3:00a.m. – 5:00a.m. – area of Pine Crescent, Balsam Drive
· November 11th – 3:00a.m. – 5:00a.m. – area of Rowe’s Trailer Court and Stewart Drive
If suspicious activity is observed, contact the Hay River RCMP and an officer will review the footage.