Lloydminster shooting victim critical at hospital, suspect to appear in court

The victim in a firearms complaint remains in critical condition at hospital, and the suspect is to answer charges in court following an investigation into a firearms complaint in Lloydminster. 

On Monday, May 27 at about 10:38 p.m., Lloydminster RCMP were called to an apartment building where someone had been reported as being shot outside of the complex. 

Police found the victim and started life-preserving efforts while other officers searched for the suspect. EMS took over the efforts on the victim and transported him to hospital. The victim has not yet been pronounced deceased. The Alberta RCMP Major Crime Unit is leading the investigation. 

On Tuesday, May 28 at 1 p.m., members located and arrested the suspect. As a result of the investigation, a nearly 18-year-old youth was charged with aggravated assault. Other charges may be considered as the investigation progresses. 

The youth was brought before a justice of the peace and remanded into custody. He is to appear at the North Battleford Provincial Court on Thursday, May 30.