The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has been grappling with a concerning surge in shooting incidents across the city, with February witnessing a whopping 75% increase compared to the same period last year.According to EPS reports, a total of 14 shootings were investigated in February alone. Of these incidents, a disturbing majority of 12 were believed to be targetted attacks, resulting in injuries in nine cases. Tragically, three fatalities were reported as a result of these shootings."These figures are deeply concerning, especially with the potential harm to innocent bystanders," said Staff Sgt. Eric Stewart of the EPS Gangs and Guns Section of the Organized Crime Branch. "Public safety remains our utmost priority and we are diligently working to address these issues."Despite the alarming spike in February, there's a glimmer of hope in the broader trend. Stewart highlighted that over the past five months, there has been a 16% decrease in shootings compared to the same period in the previous year."Between October 2022 and February 2023, we recorded 76 reported shooting occurrences. However, in the corresponding period of 2023 to 2024, this number reduced to 64. It's a positive trend, albeit against the backdrop of recent challenges," Stewart said.The EPS hasn't been idle in combating the rise in gun-related crimes. In February alone, police seized a total of 64 firearms, contributing to the overall seizure of 139 firearms in 2024 thus far. .This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has been grappling with a concerning surge in shooting incidents across the city, with February witnessing a whopping 75% increase compared to the same period last year.According to EPS reports, a total of 14 shootings were investigated in February alone. Of these incidents, a disturbing majority of 12 were believed to be targetted attacks, resulting in injuries in nine cases. Tragically, three fatalities were reported as a result of these shootings."These figures are deeply concerning, especially with the potential harm to innocent bystanders," said Staff Sgt. Eric Stewart of the EPS Gangs and Guns Section of the Organized Crime Branch. "Public safety remains our utmost priority and we are diligently working to address these issues."Despite the alarming spike in February, there's a glimmer of hope in the broader trend. Stewart highlighted that over the past five months, there has been a 16% decrease in shootings compared to the same period in the previous year."Between October 2022 and February 2023, we recorded 76 reported shooting occurrences. However, in the corresponding period of 2023 to 2024, this number reduced to 64. It's a positive trend, albeit against the backdrop of recent challenges," Stewart said.The EPS hasn't been idle in combating the rise in gun-related crimes. In February alone, police seized a total of 64 firearms, contributing to the overall seizure of 139 firearms in 2024 thus far. .This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.