A suspect remains in custody awaiting a court appearance following a report of shots fired and an arrest over the weekend which also netted police a loaded firearm in Williams Lake.
Cpl. Madonna Saunderson, District Advisory NCO (Media Relations), noted Williams Lake RCMP received an anonymous call regarding shots fired on Mackenzie Avenue on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023.
Police were told that a man had come to a residence and discharged a firearm in the direction of a person at the house.
Saunderson said police immediately responded and discovered the suspect had fled the scene in a pickup truck. Police set up containment in the area and cleared the home and adjoining residence. There appeared to be no one injured.
“While at the residence, police received multiple calls of an erratic driver in different areas of the city. One person reported that the driver of the vehicle pointed a firearm at them. It was believed this vehicle was connected to the initial call,” said Saunderson.
The suspect vehicle came back to the initial scene. Police attempted to stop the speeding vehicle but the suspect vehicle fled from police. A tire deflation device was successfully utilized and the suspect, was arrested without further incident.
“Police searched the vehicle and located a loaded rifle in the vehicle. The suspect, a 37-year-old man remains in custody for court, Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. He is facing multiple charges including firearms offences, driving offences, and other Criminal Code charges.”
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with any information is asked to call the Williams Lake RCMP at (250) 392-6211.