The RCMP Major Crimes Unit is investigating a reported homicide in Raymond.
It was previously reported that police were investigation a shooting that was reported in the early morning hours on Saturday, February 7.
The RCMP has since provided more information.
At around 2:18 a.m. on Saturday, the Raymond detachment was called out to a report of shots being fired in the town. Officials say the caller reported hearing roughly 20 “pops” in a matter of minutes, along with people yelling.
The Raymond RCMP was assisted by detachments from Coaldale, Picture Butte and Cardston, as well as Lethbridge Police Dog Services.
The RCMP says because of the shooting, a 22-year-old man from Calgary died.
Additionally, the LPS is investigating the circumstances around a 26-year-old man from Calgary who attended Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge with a gunshot injury that same morning.
Police say they believe the incident was targeted and isolated. The investigation is ongoing with help from Calgary and Lethbridge FIS, Lethbridge PDS, KDIV RPAS, Divisional Criminal Analysis Unit, and the Lethbridge Police Service.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Raymond RCMP at 403-752-4747. Tips can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online or through the P3 Tips mobile app.
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