An innocent Halloween night turned into a frightening experience for an Alberta woman who was hit in the face by an egg. The incident occurred on October 31st in the community of Sherwood Park, just outside of Edmonton.
According to the victim, she was walking home from a Halloween party when she suddenly felt a sharp pain on her face. She quickly realized that she had been hit by an egg, which had been thrown at her by an unknown assailant.
The woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, immediately reported the incident to the police. She suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene by paramedics.
The Strathcona County RCMP is now searching for the person responsible for this senseless act of violence. They are asking anyone with information to come forward and assist with their investigation.
In a statement, Constable Chantelle Kelly stated, “This type of behavior is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. We take these incidents very seriously and are actively working to identify the individual responsible.”
The police are also reminding the public to be cautious and aware of their surroundings, especially during Halloween when pranks and mischief are more common.
This incident serves as a reminder that even on a night of fun and celebration, there are those who choose to engage in harmful and dangerous activities. The victim hopes that by sharing her story, it will raise awareness and prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.
As the investigation continues, the Strathcona County RCMP is urging anyone with information to contact them or Crime Stoppers anonymously. Let us all work together to ensure the safety and well-being of our communities.
