Justin Hunt Shooting Edmonton, ALB Death, Obituary: Three Men Charged With First-Degree Murder in West Edmonton

EDMONTON, Alberta — October 18, 2026 — Edmonton police have charged three men with first-degree murder following a fatal shooting in west Edmonton that claimed the life of 28-year-old Justin Hunt. Investigators believe the shooting was a targeted incident and are appealing to the public for dashcam and surveillance footage that could help advance the investigation.

According to the Edmonton Police Service (EPS), officers responded to reports of a shooting near 160 Street and 118 Avenue at approximately 8:27 a.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026. Upon arrival, officers found Hunt suffering from life-threatening injuries.

Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene, but Hunt died from his injuries before he could be taken to hospital.

An autopsy has been scheduled for Monday, October 19, as investigators continue working to establish the full circumstances surrounding his death.

Three Men Charged Following Edmonton Shooting

Police said the suspect vehicle was later spotted west of Edmonton. With assistance from the Parkland RCMP, officers stopped the vehicle on Highway 16 near Range Road 20 and took three adult men into custody.

The accused have been identified as Wol Akuei, 21, John Morris, 20, and John Ocwalla, 19. All three have been charged with first-degree murder and remanded into custody, according to the police announcement.

Ocwalla also faces an additional charge of accessory after the fact to murder.

The charges have been laid as the investigation continues. The accused are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Police Seek Dashcam and CCTV Footage

The EPS Homicide Section is asking anyone who may have recorded the suspect vehicle between 8:15 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. on October 16 to contact investigators.

Police are particularly interested in footage from:

• 118 Avenue and 160 Street.
• Yellowhead Trail between 170 Street and Highway 60.
• Highway 60 between Yellowhead Trail and Garden Valley Road.

The vehicle is described as a dark grey BMW 325i sedan with noticeable damage to the rear driver’s-side fender and taillight. Police also reported that its licence plate was attached with one screw and hanging at an angle.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567 or dial #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or through its website at www.p3tips.com/250.

The investigation remains ongoing as police seek additional evidence and information about the fatal shooting.

Disclaimer: This article is based on the Edmonton Police Service announcement dated October 17, 2026. The accused are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.