RCMP cordoned off an area on 97th Street near 13 Avenue in North Battleford Friday following an alleged drive-by shooting. A woman inside the home was injured and taken to hospital for treatment. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Woman taken to hospital following alleged drive-by shooting, four arrested

By battlefordsNOW Feb 28, 2020 | 4:01 PM

A woman was taken to hospital following an alleged drive-by shooting in North Battleford early Friday morning.

Police report at about 4:30 a.m. Friday, Battlefords RCMP were called to the 1300 block of 97th Street in North Battleford for a report of several gunshots. RCMP quickly arrived at the scene and located a home hit numerous times with gunfire.

Seven adults were inside the home at the time of the alleged incident. Police report an adult woman was struck and suffered a non-life threatening injury. She was transported by EMS to hospital for treatment. No other occupants were injured.

Police say a possible suspect vehicle was identified and located Friday morning by members of the Gang Task Force in North Battleford. Following an investigation, RCMP arrested two adult males and two adult females in connection with the alleged incident. The investigation is still ongoing and North Battleford Forensic Identification Services along with the Battlefords Municipal General Investigation Unit are assisting.

Police report this incident was not random and is believed to be related to the drug trade.

The investigation is continuing. Police are asking for the public’s assistance in the matter. If anyone has any knowledge, information, or video surveillance that could be of assistance, they are asked to contact the North Battleford RCMP Detachment.

Information can also be submitted anonymously to Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers or by submitting an online tip at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.