Quesnel assault victim left with life-threatening injuries

QUESNEL- RCMP responded to an assault outside of a local shelter just before 9:15 pm last night (Thursday). The report said a man had come into the shelter on 100 block of Carson Ave after reportedly being assaulted by another man. The suspect then fled on foot.

Upon arrival, RCMP found the 36-year-old local with potentially life threatening injuries. The victim was then sent to a local hospital for treatment, but has since been transferred to a larger hospital as he remains in critical condition.

Police are now asking anyone who may have witnessed an assault outside the shelter last night to come forward.

“The Quesnel RCMP General Investigation Section has taken conduct of the investigation and is continuing a video and witness canvass today,” states Staff Sargeant Darren Dodge, Quesnel RCMP Detachment Commander. “We are asking anyone who was a witness to the incident and has not already spoken to police, or has dash-cam or other video surveillance to contact the Quesnel RCMP.