Woman seriously hurt in western P.E.I. car-shooting incident has died, RCMP say
"This afternoon, P.E.I. RCMP were informed by the family of the 50-year-old woman involved in the shooting incident in Urbainville that she has passed," the force said in a news release Tuesday.
"Our thoughts are with the families of both victims involved in this incident."
The news release said RCMP had no further information to provide, adding: "The families of both victims asked for respect and privacy during this difficult time."
During a news conference Monday, an RCMP spokesman said both people in the car had sustained injuries from the crash, with the driver also suffering gunshot wounds. The force had earlier described the woman's injuries as serious.
Cpl. Gavin Moore said police believe there was another vehicle on the isolated dirt section of Hackmatack Road when the "targeted" shooting occurred at about 8 p.m. AT Friday.
"Police are also investigating a report of a burned vehicle located in St. Lawrence, near Miminegash, reported at approximately 8:15 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, which may be linked to this case," he added.
That location in western Prince County is about 60 kilometres from Urbainville, which is about 80 kilometres west of Charlottetown.
Police have not named a suspect in the case.
"P.E.I. RCMP will share updates as information can be made available," the Tuesday news release said.
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