RCMP issue arrest warrant for northern Alberta man accused of attempted murder

An RCMP patch is seen on the shoulder of an assistant commissioner, in Surrey, B.C., on Friday, April 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Alberta RCMP issued a warrant for the arrest of a man accused of attempted murder in the northern part of the province Sunday night.

Mounties were called to Kapawe’no First Nation after reports of two people firing shots at one another in a local cul-de-sac Wednesday evening. One person was struck and collapsed nearby while the other drove off.

A handgun used to shoot the injured man, who was brought to hospital with life-threatening injuries, was recovered. Investigators learned it was modified for automatic fire and holding 33 rounds. The serial number was tampered with.

Lucas Zane Auger, a 35-year-old resident of Driftpile, Alta., is now facing charges including attempted murder, pointing a firearm, two counts of possession of a firearm while prohibited and possession of a weapon without a licence.

Mounties issued a warrant for Auger’s arrest and say he is both at large and considered armed.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts can contact the High Prairie RCMP at 780-523-3378 or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers.

Kapawe’no First Nation is approximately 350 kilometres north of Edmonton.