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Mounties are still hunting for an armed suspect following a shootout near the town of Killam, Alta., that left two RCMP officers wounded and in hospital.

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An RCMP spokesman said Tuesday night that they are also assessing whether a second suspect is still at large. Sources have told the Edmonton Journal that another suspect was shot and killed in the Tuesday afternoon gun battle.

RCMP said they believe one of the suspects in the shooting may be inside a “structure” they have surrounded near Killam.

The RCMP said there is no apparent danger to the community.

The RCMP officers were executing a handgun search warrant when the shooting occurred. One RCMP officer suffered a gunshot wound to the back, while the other was wounded in the leg, arm and shoulder.

Solicitor General Jonathan Denis said both officers were airlifted to hospital in Edmonton.

“I’m hopeful that the two officers who have been airlifted to Edmonton will recover from their injuries,” Denis said. “Our thoughts and prayers are with them and I’d ask all Albertans to join me with that. I’m very shaken up by this.”