A loaded shotgun seized by Lloydminster RCMP is shown following an early-morning targeted shooting on Nov. 4, 2025. (submitted/Alberta RCMP)

By BattlefordsNOW Staff

POLICING

Lloydminster man charged after targeted shooting, loaded shotgun seized

Nov 5, 2025 | 4:07 PM

A 30-year-old Lloydminster man is facing several firearm-related charges after RCMP responded to an early-morning shooting complaint yesterday.

Police say they were called to a firearms incident around 5:57 a.m. on Nov. 4. When officers arrived, they found one person with non-life-threatening injuries. RCMP say the incident was targeted.

At about 8:29 a.m., officers arrested a lone suspect without incident. Investigators say the man was carrying a loaded shotgun and extra ammunition.

Ammunition seized by Lloydminster RCMP is shown following an early-morning targeted shooting on Nov. 4, 2025. (submitted/Alberta RCMP)

Catlin Heathen, 30, of Lloydminster, is charged with 13 offences including discharging a firearm with intent, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and multiple counts of possessing a firearm or ammunition while prohibited.

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Heathen remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in Lloydminster Provincial Court on Nov. 10.

RCMP say they are not looking for any other suspects.

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