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Fort St. John: Third Shooting in Weeks Near Park
16 Aug
Summary
- Shots fired reported near a popular recreation area Friday night.
- Investigation focuses on a residence with apparent bullet holes.
- This marks the third shooting in the city since July.
Fort St. John police responded to reports of shots fired near a well-used recreation area on Friday night. The investigation on Saturday morning concentrated on an 8800 block of 107A Avenue, where authorities observed what appeared to be bullet impacts on a home's door. Police dog units were also seen in the vicinity.
RCMP have stated that current information suggests this was a targeted incident, though no suspects have been named. This event is the third shooting to occur in Fort St. John since July 22, with all prior incidents also taking place near local schools. The department expressed significant concern over the rising number of firearm-related events and their impact on public safety.
The Serious Crime Unit, in collaboration with the Street Enforcement Team, is leading the ongoing investigation into this matter. Police are urging anyone with information to contact the Fort St. John detachment or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
