Police have charged three men in connection to a shooting at a west Edmonton trade school on Friday that left one man dead.
Just before 8:30 a.m. on Friday, west branch patrol officers responded to a shooting near 160 Street and 118 Avenue, police said in a news release.
Upon arrival, they found a man suffering from life-threatening injuries. Emergency crews responded, but police say Justin Hunt, 28, died on scene. An autopsy has been scheduled for Monday.
A short time later, police identified a car driving west of Edmonton. With the help of Parkland RCMP, the vehicle was stopped on Highway 16, in the area of Range Road 20, and three men were taken into custody.
Wol Akuei, 21, John Morris, 20 and John Ocwalla, 19 have been remanded and charged with first-degree murder. Ocwalla is also facing an additional charge of accessory after the fact to murder.
Police believe this was a targeted shooting.
On Friday, Postmedia confirmed the shooting took place at the Alberta Pipe Trades College.
Edmonton police are asking for dashcam or CCTV footage from a west end shooting involving this vehicle on Oct. 16, 2026. Three men have been charged with first-degree murder of Justin Hunt, 28.
The EPS homicide section continues to investigate the case and are seeking dash cam or CCTV video of the suspect vehicle between 8:15 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. on Friday.
Investigators are looking for footage along 118 Avenue and 160 Street, Yellowhead Trail between 170 Street and Highway 60 and Highway 60 from Yellowhead Trail to Garden Valley Road.
The suspect vehicle is a dark grey BMW 325i and has damage to the rear driver fender and driver side taillight.
Police say the licence plate was attached by one screw and was hanging at an angle.
Investigators are asking if anyone has information about the shooting or the suspect vehicle is asked to contact EPS at 780-423-4567.
Edmonton police are asking for dashcam or CCTV footage from a west end shooting involving this vehicle on Oct. 16, 2026. Three men have been charged with first-degree murder of Justin Hunt, 28.
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