37-year-old man seriously injured in weekend shooting
PRINCE GEORGE — Prince George RCMP is investigating a shooting that occurred over the weekend following reports of a motor vehicle collision on the 1300-block of Porter Avenue.
Police say the incident occurred shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, when frontline officers attended the scene of a vehicle that had collided with an unoccupied vehicle. Officers located a single victim, a 37-year-old male, who was taken to hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries.
“Based on initial information, this was likely a targeted event and there is no increased risk to the general public. The investigation is currently with our Investigative Support Team, which is actively looking to identify any individuals involved,” says Cst. Jenna Moore, Media Relations Officer for the Prince George RCMP.
Investigators are looking for any dash camera, cell phone or video surveillance footage from the area between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., or to speak with anyone who witnessed the incident and has not already spoken with police. Please contact the Prince George RCMP non-emergency line at 250-561-3300 with any information.
