BC NEWS, DAWSON CREEK

Friday, January 17, 2025

Two people have been arrested following a drive-by shooting in Dawson Creek during the overnight, Friday…

Police say just after 1 AM, officers responded to a report of shots fired on the 1100 block of 119th Ave. Officers arrived on scene and found a home had multiple gunshots to it. A suspect vehicle was seen speeding away from the location with officers catching up to conduct a traffic stop. The suspects in the vehicle then fired multiple shots at responding officers.

Not long after, officers once again located the vehicle but it was unoccupied. A Police Service Dog was brought in and the two suspects were eventually located and arrested. Both remain in custody.

A third suspect fled in a dark coloured mid-2000s GMC or Chevy pickup truck, which will have significant front-end damage from driving into a police car while evading arrest.

Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating the truck and suspect. The suspect is described as the following:

• Approximately 5’8″ tall
• Thin build
• Brown hair and eyes
• Has a tattoo down the right side of neck along his hair line
• Tunnel piercings in ears
• Last seen driving a dark-coloured 2000s GMC or Chevy pickup with extensive front-end damage

The Dawson Creek RCMP request that the public call 911 if they see this man or the vehicle and to not approach, said Cpl. Brett Urano BC RCMP spokesperson. We are thankful that no one was injured this morning and are grateful for the public’s assistance thus far. We are continuing our investigation and ask any witnesses to please come forward if they have not yet spoken to an investigator.

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.