Michael Cespedes Wanted in Connection to Cold Lake Motel Shooting

On Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, Cold Lake RCMP responded to a complaint of a shooting at a motel in Cold Lake. A 29-year-old man from Island Lake First Nation, Sask. was wounded during an altercation at the motel. The man was taken to hospital and he remains in stable condition. The two individuals involved in the altercation were known to each other.

RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating 25-year-old, Michael Roberto Cespedes, of Toronto, Ont.  Cespedes is currently wanted on Warrant for Aggravated Assault and numerous weapons offences in relation to this matter. Cespedes should be considered dangerous. Do not approach.

Michael Cespedes is described as:

• 5′ 8″ tall
• 200 lbs.
• Black hair
• Brown eyes

If you have information regarding this incident, or the whereabouts of Michael Cespedes, please contact the Cold Lake RCMP at 780-594-3302.  If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by internet at www.tipsubmit.com.