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PG RCMP make arrest after morning incident on Eighth Avenue

One man was taken into custody following a police incident along Eighth Avenue.

According to the Prince George RCMP, a 9-1-1 call came in just before 9am this morning (Monday) following a report of shots fired.

Officers flooded the 1600 block, and the suspect was caught five minutes later.

Cpl. Jennifer Cooper stated no injuries were reported in relation to the incident.

“Due to the swift actions of our police officers in getting the suspect into custody, so quickly, there is no increased risk to the public,” added Cooper.

The investigation is in its initial stages and anyone with information is asked to contact the detachment’s non-emergency line.

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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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