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Alberta RCMP looking for suspect in shooting death on O'Chiese First Nation

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE, Alta. — An arrest warrant has been issued for a man wanted on a charge of second-degree murder in a shooting death on an Alberta First Nation northwest of Red Deer.

Rocky Mountain House RCMP were called to O'Chiese First Nation on May 8 for reports of a shooting.

When officers arrived, they found the body of 31-year-old Brett Roan.

RCMP are looking for 25-year-old Boyd Beaverbones, and believe he may be in the Sunchild/O'Chiese, Rocky Mountain House or Red Deer areas. 

Beaverbones is described as 5' 10", with black hair and brown eyes and has a prosthetic left leg.

Authorities say he may be armed and dangerous, and ask that anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact police.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 10, 2023.

The Canadian Press

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