New details are emerging following an early morning shooting in Dawson Creek.
Mounties responded to reports of gunfire near 16th Street and 108 Avenue at approximately 4:30 a.m. Wednesday. Officers located shell casings at the scene and say between six and nine shots may have been fired. No injuries were reported.
Dawson Creek RCMP confirmed to CJDC TV News that they believe the shooter hit the wrong house.
Dawson Creek RCMP say, “There is no reason for those people to be targeted.”
Police are now seeking public assistance in identifying a vehicle believed to be connected to the shooting.
RCMP have released a surveillance image showing a red pickup truck with a large white or grey box in the bed.
“Thankfully, no one was injured in this incident,” said Corporal Jennifer Cooper, spokesperson for the Northern B.C. RCMP. “Investigators are asking those in the area to check their video surveillance or dash cameras for any further sightings of this vehicle or those who may have been involved.”
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has surveillance or dash camera footage is asked to contact the Dawson Creek RCMP non-emergency line at 250-784-3700.
The investigation continues.
-M. Popove CJDC-TV News
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