A shooting in Rayond has been declared a homicide. (Image Credit: Lethbridge News Now)

By David Opinko

Raymond shooting ruled a homicide

Feb 9, 2026 | 11:18 AM

The RCMP says it is investigating a shooting in Raymond this past weekend as a homicide.

At approximately 2:18 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, officers received reports of shots being fired in the Town of Raymond.

One caller to 911 heard 20 “pops” in a matter of minutes, along with people yelling.

Members from the Raymond, Coaldale, Picture Butte and Cardston RCMP responded, along wtih the Lethbridge Police Dog Services.

A 22-year-old man from Calgary died.

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The Lethbridge Police Service says it is also investigating the circumstances around a 26-year-old man from Calgary who attended Chinook Regional Hospital with a gunshot injury early Saturday morning.

“This incident is believed to be a targeted and isolated incident,” reads a media release from the Raymond RCMP.

The RCMP did not provide any details on the suspect or potential criminal charges.

Anyone who has information on this incident is asked to contact Raymond RCMP at 403-752-4747.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at P3Tips.com, or by using the P3 Tips mobile app.

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