# Fairview Alberta drive-by shooting investigation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fairview-alberta-drive-by-shooting-investigation
> Updated: 2026-09-15T15:53:05.000Z. Sources: 22. Developments: 2.

On September 8, 2026, a drive-by shooting occurred near Fairview, Alberta, during a dispute. The victim was shot in the head, though RCMP officials reported the injuries were minor because the weapon used was a pellet pistol.

Following an investigation, police located the suspect vehicle at a residence and obtained a search warrant. Two individuals, Vanessa Michelle Basnett, 28, and Jaylee Brenda Rain Lizotte, 25, were taken into custody and charged with assault with a weapon. Both suspects have been released on conditions and are scheduled to appear in the Alberta Court of Justice on September 23, 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-15: Fairview drive-by shooting leads to two assault charges

Two people face assault with a weapon charges after a drive-by shooting involving a pellet pistol near Fairview, Alberta, resulting in minor injuries to one victim.

20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/premier-heights-subdivision-development-begins-in-kirkland-lake

### 2026-09-11: Toronto and Ontario regional news and community updates

Local news from the Greater Toronto Area includes diverse services at the Toronto Public Library, community fall fairs, and discussions regarding sanitation issues at Sankofa Square.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/toronto-and-ontario-regional-news-and-community-updates

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