An Edmonton man, Hayden Halcrow, 19, has been charged with second-degree murder following a fatal shooting on Saturday morning. The charges also include several firearms-related offenses, and Halcrow is additionally wanted on a warrant for attempted murder in connection with a separate shooting incident in May.
Police responded to a weapons complaint at approximately 6:30 a.m. on July 4, 2026, near 106 Avenue and 113 Street. Upon arrival, officers found Alexander Edward Colin Reid, 38, suffering from a gunshot wound. Emergency medical services treated Reid and transported him to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Autopsy Confirms Homicide
The Edmonton Medical Examiner's Office completed an autopsy on Monday, July 6, determining that Reid died from gunshot wounds and classifying his death as a homicide. The investigation led to Halcrow's arrest on Tuesday, July 7.
Detective Michael Walkom of the Edmonton Police Service Homicide Section stated, “We’re aware there was an incident just prior to Mr. Reid’s death during which a firearm was handled recklessly in a crowd of people. If anyone witnessed or has video footage of this behaviour, we are asking them to please contact us as soon as possible.”
Police Seek Witnesses and Footage
Investigators are appealing for any footage captured between 6:30 a.m. and 6:45 a.m. on Saturday in the area bounded by 111 Street to 115 Street and 103 Avenue to 107 Avenue. They are particularly interested in any video showing a dark-coloured SUV fleeing the scene.
Authorities urge anyone with information to contact police at 780-423-4567. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.
Halcrow is also wanted on an outstanding warrant for attempted murder related to a previous shooting incident in May 2026, according to police. The investigation is ongoing.
