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CTV News
23 minutes ago
- CTV News
Woman who was injured in Urbainville shooting has passed away: P.E.I. RCMP
A second person who was injured by shots fired in the western part of Prince Edward Island last week has died, police have confirmed. The P.E.I. RCMP says a 50-year-old woman who was involved in the shooting in Urbainville last Friday has died after going to hospital with serious injuries. An 35-year-old unidentified man was also pronounced dead at the scene last week. 'Our thoughts are with the families of both victims involved in this incident,' police said in a news release. 'The families of both victims asked for respect and privacy during this difficult time.' Officers responded to reports of shots fired into a vehicle on Route 125 (Hackmatack Road) around 8 p.m. on Friday. They said a vehicle involved in the incident appeared to have crashed into a ditch and struck a telephone pole. Police believe the man who died was the driver. The cause of his death is still under investigation, but police did confirm he was injured by the shots fired. 'Police are also investigating a burned vehicle located in Saint Lawrence, near Miminegash in Prince County, which was reported to RCMP at approximately 8:15 a.m. on Saturday August 9. This vehicle may be linked to the case,' reads a separate news release. -With files from CTV News Atlantic's Melanie Price For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
CBC
24 minutes ago
- CBC
Woman seriously hurt in western P.E.I. car-shooting incident has died, RCMP say
An incident in western P.E.I. that left 35-year-old man dead has now claimed a second victim: the female passenger from Summerside who was injured when a Toyota Corolla was shot at, rolled over and hit a utility pole on Friday night. "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. Police asking public for tips plus any car video footage after targeted shooting in Western P.E.I. 21 hours ago 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.
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Woman seriously hurt in western P.E.I. car-shooting incident has died, RCMP say
An incident in western P.E.I. that left 35-year-old man dead has now claimed a second victim: the female passenger from Summerside who was injured when a Toyota Corolla was shot at, rolled over and hit a utility pole on Friday night. "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.
CTV News
a day ago
- CTV News
P.E.I. RCMP confirms man who died after shots fired at vehicle was struck by bullets
A sign for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is pictured on June 23, 2025. (CTV Atlantic / Avery MacRae) Prince Edward Island RCMP is confirming an unidentified man who died Friday after a 'targeted' shooting incident in the western part of the province was injured by the shots fired. RCMP said officers were called to a report of shots fired into a vehicle on Route 125 (Hackmatack Road) in Urbainville around 8 p.m. Friday. Police said a vehicle involved in the incident appeared to have crashed into a ditch, striking a telephone pole. The unidentified man, who police believe was the driver, was pronounced dead at the scene 'His cause of death is still under investigation at the coroner's office. A 50-year-old woman, also an occupant of the vehicle, was transported to Hospital with serious injuries. Both families have requested the public respect their privacy during this difficult time,' reads a news release from P.E.I. RCMP. Police believe there was another vehicle at the scene and that it is an isolated incident. 'Police are also investigating a burned vehicle located in Saint Lawrence, near Miminegash in Prince County, which was reported to RCMP at approximately 8:15 a.m. on Saturday August 9. This vehicle may be linked to the case,' reads the release. The RCMP says the investigation is ongoing, adding extensive resources have been deployed, but no arrests have been made. 'As this investigation progresses, Islanders can rest assured that we will share what we can. We take Islanders safety very seriously and our thoughts are with the victim's family,' reads the release. Police ask anyone with information that can assist with the investigation, including dash-cam video, to contact West Prince RCMP at 902-853-9300, East Prince RCMP at 902-436-9300, or PEI Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. For more P.E.I. news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
CBC
a day ago
- CBC
RCMP in P.E.I. to give an update about Friday's 'targeted' shooting into a car
RCMP are holding a news conference at 4 p.m. AT to update the public about what the agency has called a "targeted" shooting in a vehicle in the Urbainville area of western P.E.I. on Friday. Police said at the time that one man was dead and a woman was in hospital with serious injuries after the incident. RCMP are scheduled to give an update at 4 p.m. AT about what they have called a "targeted" shooting into a car Friday night in western Prince Edward Island that left at least one person dead. Scott Ferris, the RCMP's senior communications adviser for P.E.I., had previously told CBC News that the incident happened around 8 p.m. AT on Friday, in the Urbainville area near Wellington. When police responded to reports of shots being fired along the Hackmatack Road, they found a 2008 Toyota Corolla that appeared to have struck a utility pole and crashed into a ditch. The male driver was pronounced dead at the scene and a 50-year-old Summerside woman was taken to Prince County Hospital with serious injuries, Ferris said Saturday morning. Since then, hundreds of people have been sharing rumours on social media about what happened, with many asking why police have not confirmed whether they are seeking a specific suspect or alerting people living near where a suspected suspect may be hiding out. Sunday night, the RCMP sent out a followup statement. "There are extensive police resources deployed on this investigation," it said, listing RCMP Major Crime as 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. This map of the Wellington region of P.E.I. shows Route 125, also known as Hackmatack Road, in yellow. (CBC) "These units and organizations are examining all aspects of the incident. These situations involve a wide range of police and public safety resources, personnel and effort, which requires time to do that work effectively. Collectively, these organizations are working hard to reach a successful outcome for public safety." The statement went on to say that it "is clear from the investigation so far... [that] the nature of this incident appears to be targeted and isolated. As for the greater risk to the public, we did not issue an Alert Ready message as this incident did not meet the strict criteria granted to police for using it." 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).
