On Oct. 8, 2025 shortly before 1:00 p.m., the Saddle Lake RCMP received a report of a male that had been shot in the neck. Police responded quickly and were able to arrest a suspect shortly after receiving the call.
In collaboration with multiple other units, a second suspect was taken into custody later in the afternoon. The second suspect has not been charged in relation to the incident.
The victim was taken to hospital, then airlifted to an Edmonton hospital where he is in stable condition.
Bailey Christopher Mason (28), a resident of Edmonton, Alta. has been charged with:
- aggravated assault
- discharge firearm with intent
- possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
- unauthorized possession of a firearm
- careless use of a firearm
- breaking and entering with intent – residence
- weapons possession contrary to order and fail to surrender authorization (x6)
- possession of a prohibited weapon when knowing possession unauthorized
Bailey Mason was held for a judicial hearing and was remanded into custody. His next court appearance is scheduled for Oct. 15, 2025 at the Cold Lake Court of Justice.
Kellieka Formanek
Public Information Officer
St. Paul RCMP
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