Attempted murder charge laid after after assault near shelter south of Edmonton

The RCMP logo is seen outside the force's 'E' division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, March 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

By Cole Fortner

Posted September 25, 2024 2:33 pm.

RCMP in Wetaskiwin has charged a 36-year-old with attempted murder after a man was found injured in a field in August.

On Aug. 13, Mounties responded to a report that a man was found severely injured in a field by the Wetaskiwin Hope Mission Shelter.

When officers arrived, they found a 32-year-old who was suffering from head injuries. He was then flown to a hospital in serious life-threatening condition.

RCMP says on Sept. 4, they found an individual believed to be responsible and took them into custody in Samson Cree Nation.

Police have since charged 36-year-old Shaden Buffalo with attempted murder and aggravated assault. The accused is expected to appear in court on Oct. 1.

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