The case now moves from High River to Okotoks court, where the next steps will be heard.

A High River man charged with second-degree murder is scheduled to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in Okotoks on July 31.

High River RCMP responded at 9:24 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, to a disturbance at a residence on 112 Street E. Officers found 36-year-old Cayla Bleeker of High River suffering from gunshot wounds.

EMS took Bleeker to High River General Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

RCMP said a male suspect was arrested immediately. The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit later took over the investigation.

Police charged 36-year-old Jarrett Stobbe of High River with second-degree murder. He was remanded into custody after a judicial interim release hearing.

RCMP said officers had also been called to the same residence earlier that evening, at 5:54 p.m., after the suspect made allegations involving the victim. Police said they investigated and found the allegations were unfounded.

Alberta RCMP offered condolences to Bleeker’s loved ones.