RCMP investigate shooting near Chase
By Contributor
The Chase RCMP are currently investigating a shooting that occurred early Wednesday morning at a home in the Lee Creek area.
The victim, a 59-year-old man remains in hospital care and is listed as in stable condition at this time.
On Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at approximately 4 a.m., the Chase RCMP responded to a complaint of a male who had been shot at a residence on Eva Road in Lee Creek, BC. Police attended the residence and confirmed that a 59-year-old male was suffering from gun shot wounds.
BC Ambulance Services transported the man to the Kamloops Royal Inland Hospital for treatment.
The man has since been transferred to another medical facility in order to provide him with the appropriate treatment due to the seriousness of the injuries sustained. The man remains in hospital care in stable condition.
“Investigators with the Chase Detachment assisted by resources from the North Okanagan Vernon Detachment General Investigation Section continue to examine the scene on Eva Road and are canvassing the area for information from local property owners,” said RCMP Cpl Dan Moskaluk.
“Investigation findings indicate that several shots were fired by suspect(s), while the man was inside the home and sustained the injuries. Police are confident that this was a targeted attack and the public are not at risk.”
No suspects have been identified at this time, however, Police are encouraging the public to contact the Chase RCMP at 250-679-3221, Crimestoppers or their local RCMP Detachment if they have any information regarding this incident.
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