Shooting incident in Fort St. James leaves police searching for two suspects

The Fort St James RCMP is investigating a shots fired call.

Just before 3 o’clock this morning (Tuesday), an attempted theft of equipment occurred on North Road.

According to police, two men collided with an empty logging truck.

The suspects then started shooting at it along with another logging truck at the scene, before taking off with one of them.

From there, the suspects then abandoned the vehicle and took off in a Ford F-350.

Police in Fort Saint James, Tackla Landing, and Mackenzie recovered two firearms and have set up containment in the area.

Both suspects are considered armed and dangerous.

The RCMP’s emergency response team has been called in along with police dog services.

No injuries have been reported.

Residents are being asked to stay away from the North Road area.

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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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