An Edmonton mother is struggling with fear and anxiety after waking up to discover her family's townhome had been riddled with bullets in what appears to be a targeted shooting while she and her young child slept just feet away.
The terrifying incident occurred overnight at a residential complex in Edmonton's townhome community, where multiple gunshots pierced through walls and windows, leaving visible bullet holes throughout the property.
Mother's Harrowing Discovery
"I woke up and saw the holes in my wall," the shaken mother recounted. "I thought, 'Oh my god, those are bullet holes.'" The realization that bullets had penetrated the very space where she and her child had been sleeping moments before sent chills down her spine.
The proximity of the gunfire to where her child slept added another layer of horror to the situation. "My child's room is right there," she emphasized, pointing to the alarming evidence of the shooting's dangerous proximity to her family's living spaces.
EPS Launches Intensive Investigation
The Edmonton Police Service has confirmed they are actively investigating the shooting incident. Officers responded to the scene after reports of gunfire and have been collecting evidence, including multiple shell casings found nearby.
Police are treating the case as a targeted attack, though the motive remains unclear. Investigators are appealing to the public for any information that might help identify suspects or determine why this particular residence was targeted.
Community Safety Concerns
The brazen nature of the shooting has raised serious concerns among residents about safety in what should be secure residential areas. Neighbors expressed shock that such violence could occur in their community, with many now questioning their own security.
"This isn't what you expect when you're putting your child to bed," the mother shared, highlighting the violation of feeling unsafe in one's own home. The incident has left her considering additional security measures and questioning whether she can continue living in the property.
The Edmonton Police Service continues to investigate while the family deals with the emotional aftermath of having their home violently invaded by gunfire.
