PRINCE GEORGE

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Police in Prince George are currently on scene of a homicide investigation, the second homicide of 2024…

Police say officers are on the 800 block of Victoria Street near 8th Ave in downtown PG after a report of shots fired shortly after *11 pm Tuesday night. Upon officer arrival, members located a male victim dead from a gunshot wound.

“The increase in gun violence in Prince George, along with the recent theft of firearms from a gas station, is concerning and our police officers are working tirelessly to apprehend those who are responsible for these crimes,” states Cpl. Jennifer Cooper, 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 10:45 PM and 11:35 PM, 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.

This was a targeted event and there is no increased risk to the general public.

The investigation is ongoing.

CORRECTION: **Incident took place around 11 pm Tuesday night, not 9:30 pm like originally stated.