On Oct. 4, RCMP members of the Gift Lake Metis Enhanced Unit, Atikameg First Nations Enhanced Unit along with General Duty members from High Prairie and Faust RCMP Detachments responded to reports of a drive by shooting in the community of Gift Lake Metis Settlement that had occurred around 10:27 a.m. 

A short time later, police located a vehicle that was believed to be involved in the shooting and a traffic stop was attempted; however, the vehicle failed to stop. A pursuit was initiated by police. The vehicle became immobilized and was abandoned. All of the occupants of the vehicle fled on foot into a remote area of Atikameg First Nation. 

The High Prairie RCMP Police Dog Service assisted and located five suspects after a short track in the area.  

Further investigation resulted in police locating and arresting two other suspects believed to have been involved in this incident. In addition, a firearm was located and seized as part of this investigation.  

The accused charged as a result of this incident are: 

  • Bobby Fawn Auger, 30, from Peace River 
  • Greg Glen Auger, 30, from Gift Lake Metis Settlement 
  • Terilynn Marie Auger, 43,  Yasmine Clarrice Grey, 23, Kelsey Tamara Grey, 26, and Nathan Cody Tallman 25, all from Atikameg 

These accused were jointly charged with numerous offences including pointing a firearm with intent, flight from police, assault, breach of court orders and firearms offences.  

Following judicial hearings, all accused were released with the exception of Bobby Auger, Yasmine Grey and Kelsey Grey, who were remanded into custody.  

All accused are scheduled to appear in High Prairie Provincial Court on Oct. 19.