RCMP in P.E.I. say victim shot dead in car was 35-year-old man; no arrests made yet
Cpl. Gavin Moore, the media relations officer for the P.E.I. RCMP, told reporters that police believe another vehicle was present on the Hackmatack Road when shots were reported at around 8 p.m. AT on Friday, in the Urbainville area near Wellington.
Moore did not identify the victim of the shooting, which forced a 2008 Toyota Corolla to roll over and strike a utility pole.
The male driver was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger, a 50-year-old Summerside woman, was taken to Prince County Hospital with serious injuries.
Moore did not give an update on her condition, saying the families of both people in the Corolla had requested privacy. He did say that both parties in the car sustained injuries as a result of the crash, and the man had gunshot wounds.
He also said a burned vehicle found at St. Lawrence, near Miminegash, which was reported to police at 8:15 a.m. Saturday, may be linked to the case.
Since news of the shooting emerged Saturday morning, hundreds of people have been sharing rumours on social media about what happened. Many asked why police had not confirmed whether they were seeking a specific suspect or alerting people living near where a suspected suspect could be hiding out.
"The perpetrator had fled the area and there was very little information to share," Moore said Monday as he explained why the circumstances did not qualify for an emergency alert.
The RCMP Major Crime Unit is the lead investigating body, with forensic, canine and traffic support as well as help from Summerside and Kensington's police agencies and the P.E.I. Coroners Office.
Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact Prince District RCMP at 902-853-9300 or 902-436-9300.
People wanting to stay anonymous are being asked to call P.E.I. Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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