Alberta man facing charges in Dieppe car shooting incident

A 35-year-old man from Alberta is facing charges after a shooting incident in Dieppe.

Reports of gunshots on Gauvin and Thomas Streets in Dieppe were called into the RCMP at around 12:15 am on March 17.

A motorist reported they were being chased, and gunshots could be heard striking their vehicle.

What appeared to be bullet holes were found on the driver’s side door.

Officers located a white Mercedes SUV that fit the description of the suspect vehicle. The driver, who was known to police, was arrested. Police searched the vehicle and located what is believed to be a controlled substance.

He was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and was placed in the Southeast Regional Correctional Centre. A short time later, he tried to escape the jail but was quickly apprehended. 

The suspect appeared in court again on March 25 and was charged with discharging a firearm with intent to wound and reckless discharging of a firearm. The previous charge of trafficking was dropped.

He remains behind bars, awaiting another court date on April 1.

RCMP are still seeking information from the public. They’re particularly interested in a white 2019 Mercedes GLC that was seen in the area of Sorbonne Street and Jeannette Street in Dieppe.

If you have any details, photos or video footage, contact the RCMP.