Edmonton man arrested in connection to Calgary shooting. RCMP searching for one more suspect

Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a deadly shooting near Calgary last week and are seeking a second individual wanted for murder.

Arthur Wayne Penner, an Edmonton resident, was taken into custody by RCMP on Sunday. He faces charges of first-degree murder and attempted murder.

The RCMP have identified a second suspect, Elijah Blake Strawberry, for whom an arrest warrant has been issued. Strawberry is described as having brown hair, standing about 6 feet 1 inch tall, and having multiple tattoos on his arms and face. He is considered armed and dangerous. Police are urging anyone who sees Strawberry to call 911 immediately.

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