By James Peters, CFJC Today
Crime

Williams Lake RCMP investigate swarming assault; victim in critical condition

Sep 13, 2021 | 2:39 PM

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. — RCMP in Williams Lake are investigating a vicious weekend assault.

In a news release, Staff Sgt. Del Byron says Mounties were called to Boitanio Park on Saturday (Sept. 11) at 5:05 p.m., finding an assault victim.

The 32-year-old man was suffering from life-threatening injuries and was rushed to hospital where he remains in critical condition.

Police believe several men assaulted the victim and have obtained surveillance video that shows a group of men getting into a vehicle and leaving the park.

Investigators later tracked the vehicle down and have seized it pending a forensic examination.

On Demand
April 24, 2026: CKPG News on Demand
Apr 25, 2026
NMP
19th Northern Medical Program graduates 27 doctors
Apr 24, 2026
Sunrise Expansion
Enbridge pipeline expansion project good news locally
Apr 24, 2026

Byron says investigators would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the attack.

“It is believed that there were numerous witnesses to this assault and the police feel they may have information that would further the investigation,” said Byron.

Anyone who has further information is asked to contact Williams Lake RCMP at (250) 392-6211 or Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 222-8477.

by James Peters, CFJC Today

What's Trending

On Demand
April 24, 2026: CKPG News on Demand
Apr 25, 2026
NMP
19th Northern Medical Program graduates 27 doctors
Apr 24, 2026
Sunrise Expansion
Enbridge pipeline expansion project good news locally
Apr 24, 2026
Education
CNC approves balanced budget despite campus closure and job losses
Apr 24, 2026
naloxone training
Prince George Public Library offers free, drop-in naloxone training
Apr 24, 2026