Investigation underway into fatal campground shooting of 26-year-old Calgary man near Conrich, Alta. early Sunday

RCMP hats can be seen in this undated file photo. (File)

Strathmore RCMP and the Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit are investigating a fatal shooting that took place at the Mountain View Campground near Conrich early Sunday morning.

Just after midnight, officers responded to a report of shots fired at the campground, which is located at Range Road 284 and Highway 1.

Officers arrived to discover a man with gunshot wounds. EMS provided treatment, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The deceased has been identified as a 26-year-old Calgary resident.

In an interview with CTV News, RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Curtis Peters said the victim wasn't staying at the campground.

"The person was not believed to be a resident of the campground," he said. "They were travelling there for other purposes."

Peters said there was concern over a shooting taking place in a public space such as a campground.

"When we have people firing gunshots in public areas, (that) will lead us into danger --  not only to the person who's now deceased, but to other residents as well," Peters said. "We are in the process of investigating all the shots that were fired.

"There was more than one shot fired," he added. "So the locations of (where) those other bullets go, that's of course a huge concern for public safety -- and something that we're working hard to figure out who was responsible."

'4 LOUD POPS'

Rae Hilton lives in a trailer next to where the shooting took place.

She was watching YouTube with her 20-year-old son at the time of the shooting, and was just about to head to bed when she says she heard four loud pops.

She had three bullets enter her trailer. One went under the stove, one shattered the shower door and another went under the table she was sitting at.

She said there's usually no problems at the campground -- and still feels safe living there, despite the flying bullets.

"We are just lucky that nobody was hurt," Hilton said. "None of the animals were hurt -- and we are okay.

"It's very concerning," she added, "but such is life.

"If it doesn't happen here," she added, "it can happen on the street, it can happen anywhere.  We're stil a little shaken, but I just want to get my day going and get some sense of normality."

An autopsy is scheduled for Monday at the Calgary Medical Examiner's office.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Strathmore RCMP at 403-934-3535. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online or by downloading the P3 Tips app.

With files from Nicole Di Donato and Mason Depatie