A Terrifying Dawn: Man Shot in Failed Lloydminster Carjacking

It was supposed to be just another Monday morning, but for one Lloydminster resident, the dawn broke with terrifying violence. What started as an attempted carjacking on a quiet city street quickly escalated, leaving a 37-year-old man shot and authorities scrambling to find the person responsible.

The unsettling incident unfolded around 3:30 a.m. on 50th Street. Imagine the scene: the stillness of the pre-dawn hours suddenly broken by a confrontation. According to the Lloydminster RCMP, a lone suspect approached the victim, intending to steal his grey Chevrolet Silverado pickup. When the attempt failed, the situation took a horrific turn, and the victim was shot.

Thankfully, and this is truly a small mercy in such a grave situation, the man's injuries are not considered life-threatening. He was, of course, rushed to the hospital for treatment. The truck, the original target, was not ultimately taken, as the suspect, upon realizing the carjacking wasn't going as planned, decided to flee the scene on foot.

Now, investigators are working tirelessly to piece together what happened and, more importantly, to track down the assailant. They're urging anyone who might have been in the vicinity of 50th Street between 3:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. on Monday to come forward. Perhaps you saw something, even something seemingly insignificant, that could be crucial. Dashcam footage, in particular, could provide invaluable clues, capturing details that human memory might miss.

The RCMP wants to be clear: this is an active and serious investigation. They’ve asked the public to exercise caution. If you happen to spot someone matching a suspect description, or if you encounter anyone you believe might be involved, do not approach them. Instead, your immediate action should be to call 911. Public safety remains the top priority as police continue their search for the individual who brought such unsettling violence to the community.