Justin Hunt. (Image Credit: Contributed / Kamloops RCMP)
Justin Hunt

Man at the centre of Kamloops gang violence shot dead in Edmonton

Nov 9, 2026 | 2:12 PM

EDMONTON — A man at the centre of Kamloops gang violence was shot dead in what police believe to have been a targeted shooting in west Edmonton.

Shortly before 8:30 a.m. on Friday, October 16, Edmonton Police said officers responded to a report of a shooting, where they found 28-year-old Justin Hunt with life-threatening gunshot injuries.

Despite life saving efforts by paramedics, Hunt died at the scene.

Police said a suspect vehicle was spotted shortly after in the same area, and was stopped with the help of Parkland RCMP.

Edmonton Police took three men into custody related to the shooting.

“Wol Akuei, 21, John Morris, 20, and John Ocwalla, 19, have since been remanded and are charged with first-degree murder. Ocwalla is also facing an additional charge of accessory after the fact to murder,” said Edmonton Police.

“Police believe this was a targeted incident.”

Edmonton Police said they have charged three men with first degree murder for Hunt’s death.

In 2024, Hunt was at the centre of organized crime violence in Kamloops, with local RCMP issuing a warning following shootings, arsons and targeted criminal activity.

In 2025, gang violence in Kamloops began to decline thanks to targeted actions by RCMP through the year.