On Saturday afternoon, a tragic incident unfolded on Highway 2 near Leduc, Alberta, resulting in the death of a driver following a shooting. A white or grey pickup truck was reported to have pulled alongside a black 2012 Honda Civic when shots were fired, leading to the fatal injury of the Honda's driver. The pickup truck sped away from the scene immediately after, prompting an extensive investigation by the Leduc RCMP.

Authorities have confirmed that the driver of the Honda Civic was not alone at the time of the shooting, yet they have withheld details about the other occupants' identities or ages. Currently, police are working to identify both the victim and the suspect vehicle involved in the shooting. The incident raises questions about the shooter’s motive and whether there was any prior connection between the victim and the suspect.

In response to the shooting, authorities closed the highway for several hours to conduct their investigation, although it has since been reopened to traffic. Alberta's RCMP major crimes unit is appealing for information, urging anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have information related to the suspect vehicle to come forward, highlighting the ongoing nature of their investigation into this disturbing event that has rattled the local community.