WEYBURN — Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes Unit have confirmed that a second vehicle was struck by gunfire during the Sept. 12 incident on Highway 39 that left one woman dead.
The fatal shooting occurred shortly after 8 p.m. northwest of Weyburn, when a firearm was discharged into a Ford Explorer, killing a 44-year-old female passenger. Police continue to appeal to the public for information related to the case.
On Sept. 13, a member of the public contacted RCMP to report a possible connection. The individual said they had been driving on Highway 39 around the time of the shooting and believed they may have been behind the Ford Explorer. They recalled hearing two “pops” that sounded like rocks hitting the windshield, but noticed no immediate damage.
The following day, the driver discovered a flat tire on their SUV. Regina RCMP Forensic Identification Section examined the tire, and it was determined the tire was damaged by a gunshot. Investigators have confirmed the SUV was travelling a close distance behind the Ford Explorer, passed it and continued towards Weyburn after the incident occurred.
The driver was unaware of the incident involving the occupants of the Ford Explorer on Sept. 12. There was no apparent damage to the SUV’s tire Sept. 12. The individual did not report any physical injuries to police. They do not know the occupants of the Ford Explorer.
RCMP are withholding specific details about which tire was damaged, citing the integrity of the ongoing investigation. The identity of the reporting individual is also being kept confidential.
The community of Weyburn is reeling after the shooting that claimed the life of a local woman, with Mayor Jeff Richards describing a widespread feeling of “sadness and disbelief” among residents.
Police continue to urge anyone with information to come forward. Tips can be reported by calling 310-RCMP (7267), or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. In an emergency call 911.
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