Gunfire leaves one deceased on Prince Edward Island; RCMP is currently conducting an investigation.
A targeted shooting incident on Route 125 (Hackmatack Road) in Urbainville, Prince Edward Island, on August 8, 2025, has left one man dead and a 50-year-old woman from Summerside hospitalised with serious injuries[1][2][4].
The RCMP have declared the incident a targeted and isolated occurrence, confirming that there is no ongoing risk to public safety[1][2]. Officers responded to a report of shots fired around 8 p.m.
The man, believed to be the driver of the vehicle involved in the incident, was pronounced dead at the scene. The car crashed into a ditch and struck a telephone pole, but it is unclear if the crash was a direct result of the shooting[2]. The condition of the deceased man is not disclosed.
The woman was injured in the crash, but it is not confirmed that she was shot[2]. The severity of her injuries is not detailed.
The RCMP are utilizing extensive police resources for the investigation, including RCMP Forensic Identification Services, RCMP police dogs, Summerside Police, and Kensington Police Services[1].
In addition, the RCMP are investigating a burnt car found the following day in Saint Lawrence, near Miminegash, considering it part of the broader investigation due to its proximity to the shooting location[2].
The cause of death for the man is still under review at the provincial coroner’s office[2]. The cause of the shooting is not mentioned.
A news conference was held on August 11, with further details provided by Cpl. Gavin Moore[2][4]. It is unclear if any new information was released during this conference.
This report on the incident was first published on Aug. 10, 2025. It is important to note that no other injuries or casualties have been reported. The RCMP have stated that there is no reason to believe there is a risk to public safety.
[1] RCMP press release, Aug. 10, 2025. [2] CBC News, Aug. 11, 2025. [4] The Guardian, Aug. 11, 2025.
- The investigation into the targeted shooting incident on Hackmatack Road, Urbainville, Prince Edward Island, also includes the examination of a burnt car found in Saint Lawrence, due to its proximity to the shooting location.
- Beyond the local police forces, the RCMP have enlisted the help of the RCMP Forensic Identification Services, RCMP police dogs, Summerside Police, and Kensington Police Services for their investigation into the shooting incident.
- The wide-ranging investigation into the August 8 shooting in Urbainville, which claimed one life and injured a 50-year-old woman from Summerside, encompasses general-news topics like politics and crime-and-justice, as evidenced by the multiple media outlets reporting on the case.
