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Man jailed 8 years for firing at B.C. Mounties
3 Nov
Summary
- Tyler Suel sentenced to 8 years for shooting at police.
- Suel was injured and arrested after a shootout in May 2025.
- An investigation cleared officers of serious misconduct claims.
In a recent development, Tyler Cavan Suel has been handed an eight-year prison sentence following a violent encounter with police in Prince George. The 39-year-old pleaded guilty on October 27th to discharging a firearm with intent to wound or disfigure. This charge stems from an exchange of gunfire that took place on May 27, 2025, when officers encountered Suel during proactive patrols. He allegedly exited his vehicle and fired at the officers before attempting to flee.
Officers pursued Suel, eventually apprehending him in a forest service road area after another shootout where he sustained injuries. While initially believed to be serious, an independent investigation concluded that Suel's injuries did not meet the threshold of "serious harm." In addition to his prison term, Suel faces a 10-year firearms prohibition and a DNA order, highlighting the gravity of discharging a weapon at law enforcement personnel.
