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Houston RCMP searching for Prince George man involved in shooting

Police in Houston is on the lookout for a local man following a recent incident.

Just before 2 p.m. yesterday (Thursday), police received a call a man allegedly discharged a firearm inside a residence on the 3200 block of Park Lane.

Officers were in the area on an unrelated matter and arrived at the home shortly after the complaint was made.

Police say all occupants in the house exited and it was later determined the suspect who fired the weapon fled on foot.

No one was injured during the incident.

The suspect has been identified as Sakanisin “Scotty” Charlie- Tom.

A warrant for his arrest has been approved through the BC Justice Centre.

He is described as:

  • 30 years old
  • 5’9
  • 209 pounds
  • brown hair
  • brown eyes
  • facial tattoo

Police believe there is no threat to the public’s safety because it is believed to be a targeted offence.

He is considered to be armed and dangerous and if he is seen to call 911 immediately.

with files from Lindsay Newman, My Bulkley Lakes Now staff

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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