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By Curtis Galbraith
RCMP

High Prairie RCMP looking for attempted murder suspect

May 17, 2026 | 10:21 PM

High Prairie RCMP say a suspect that is facing a charge of attempted murder after a shooting incident on Friday, May 15 at Kapawe’no First Nation is still at large.

Lucas Zane Auger, 31-years-old and from Driftpile, is also facing several weapons charges.

Mounties say that on May 15, they got a report at around 6 p.m. that two people fired shots at each other on a cul-de-sac in Kapawe’no First Nation.

One of the two was hit and collapsed nearby. They were taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after being given first aid by witnesses and police.

The gun they used was a handgun modified for automatic fire. It held 33 rounds of ammunition.

The second suspect got away and remains at large.

Anyone who knows where Auger might be is asked to contact the High Prairie RCMP at 780-523-3378.

Anyone who wants to remain anonymous can get hold of Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, at www.P3tips.com or on the P3 Tips app.

by Curtis Galbraith