RCMP are “not optimistic” that Const. David Matthew Wynn will survive his injuries.
RCMP are “not optimistic” that Const. David Matthew Wynn will survive his injuries.
“It is with deep concern that I inform you that Const. David Matthew Wynn has yet to regain consciousness,” said RCMP Deputy Commissioner Marianne Ryan.
Wynn and Auxilary Const. Derek Bond were called to Apex Casino in St. Albert on Saturday night to investigate a stolen car around 3 a.m. Saturday, when the casino was due to close.
Both officers were shot at close range by the suspect who has been identified as Shawn Maxwell Rehn.
Bond was shot first in the right arm, narrowly missing his vital organs, said Ryan. Wynn was shot in the head.
Wynn, 42, is a school resource officer at Keenoshayo School. He has a wife and three children.
Bond was released from hospital late Saturday.
"It should be understood that this was not a firearms issue," said RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson, adding the officers could never have known Rehn was carrying a loaded handgun.
Rehn, 34, had an extensive criminal record including firearms violations and acts of violence. He had outstanding charges currently before the courts.
Rehn was found dead in a Sturgeon County home on Saturday. An autopsy has been scheduled for Monday.
Ryan said it is a difficult time for both officers' families. She asked for privacy and respect for the families of both officers in the days ahead.
Ryan also thanked Canadians and the community of St. Albert for their “overwhelming outpouring of support.” St. Albertans left their porch lights on Saturday night and left flowers in front of the RCMP detachment during the day.
“I can tell you that was felt in the hearts by all our members, not just in St. Albert,” she said.
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