The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit is investigating after a victim was found dead following a shooting in Cold Lake.
On November 1 around 8:30 a.m., Cold Lake RCMP were called to a trailer complex after reports of shots fired. “Upon arrival, members located the victim, Nairy Desaulnier (46), a resident of Cold Lake deceased,” reads the RCMP release. “Witnesses gave a description of the suspect and the firearm and RCMP began to search for the suspect.”
At 9:15 a.m., RCMP received another call about a man with a firearm attempting to enter a residence. “Members responded and arrested the suspect, who was later confirmed to be the shooter. A search incidental to arrest revealed a loaded firearm, extra ammunition, a taser and brass knuckles. Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit was deployed and took carriage of the investigation.”
As a result of the investigation, a 39-year-old resident of Cold Lake has been charged with second-degree murder. He was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in Lac La Biche court on November 3.
The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact Cold Lake RCMP at 780-594-3302 or submit a tip anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
