On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at approximately 11:35 a.m., West Branch patrol officers responded to the report of a shooting at a business in the area of 112 Avenue and 149 Street. Upon arrival, they located a 39-year-old male suffering from serious injuries.
EMS responded, treated and transported the male to the hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. EPS Homicide Section has taken over the investigation. An autopsy is scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
A male was seen fleeing the area on foot around the time of the shooting, and investigators are seeking witnesses and dashcam footage from anyone who was in the area between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. today.
Anyone with dash cameras that were active during this time are asked to review their footage and contact police if they see anything suspicious by calling 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile device. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.