A 63-year-old man has now been charged with the first-degree murder of an Edson man who was fatally shot on Wednesday.

Police say Gary Allen Cozicar is facing one count of first-degree murder after 52-year-old Ryan Kuiper died as a result of a gunshot wound.

On Wednesday, police were called to an Edson residence on a report of a disturbance.

Investigators say at one point, the suspect allegedly obtained a long-barrel firearm and shot the 52-year-old. Alcohol is believed to be a contributing factor in the incident.

Cozicar remains in police custody and is scheduled to appear in Edson Provincial Court on Feb. 16th.