BC NEWS, DAWSON CREEK

Monday, November 6, 2023

The North District RCMP has released details on a shooting in Dawson Creek that sent two people to hospital Saturday night…

Police say on Saturday, November 4, 2023, just before midnight, officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 800 block of Watson Crescent. Witnesses told police that they heard multiple gunshots and then heard someone screaming.

Officers immediately attended the scene and located two people, a man and a woman, suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were taken to hospital in Dawson Creek and are listed in stable condition.

Immediately following the gunshots, a pickup truck with four people was seen leaving the scene headed north. The vehicle has been described as an older Dodge Ram, between 2003-2007 with rust on the fenders.

Police have not yet identified the occupants of the vehicle and would like to speak to anyone who may have information on who the suspects may be. The victims were unable to provide information on the identity of those involved.

If you have any information on this incident, please contact the Dawson Creek RCMP at 250-784-3700 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.