Shooting increase in October: Edmonton police
Posted November 7, 2025 4:20 pm.
Edmonton police say the city saw an increase in shootings in October.
EPS says that during October, 16 shooting incidents were reported, which is an increase of five compared to September, and an increase of three compared to October 2024.
Of the 16 reported shootings, 12 are believed to have been targeted, and seven resulted in injuries. Additionally, two people died as a result of shootings.
“We are keenly aware of the uptick in shootings this year and have been working globally across the EPS on strategies to tackle this trend,” says Staff Sergeant David Graham, Firearms Investigation Section.
“Recently, EPS undertook a coordinated suppression initiative involving multiple units, including the Firearms Investigation Unit, Investigative Response Teams, Gang Suppression Teams, the Organized Crime Intelligence Hub, ALERT, and the CBSA. This collaborative effort reflects our unified approach to addressing high-risk criminal activity and enhancing public safety.”
As of Oct. 31, there have been 119 reported shootings in Edmonton, which is a 13 per cent increase from the 105 that were reported by the same point in 2024.
