Charges have been approved by the B.C. Prosecution Service in the investigation of an incident that shut down Highway 16 East for several hours on Tuesday.
The Prince George RCMP said at about 7:30pm, near East Perry Road, 39-year-old Tyler Cavan Suel of PG, shot at police from his vehicle before fleeing the area.
Suel was located shortly after, where a lengthy standoff occurred with an exchange of gunfire, before he was arrested by police.
He was transported to hospital for treatment of his non-life-threatening injuries, and later held in police custody until he could attend court.
Suel has been charged with:
- Discharge firearm with intent (4 counts)
- Pointing a firearm
- Careless use of a firearm
- Possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle
- Possession of a weapon
- Flight from peace officer while pursued
“We are incredibly proud of the professional, coordinated and timely response our police officers had to this threatening and dynamic event.” said Inspector Chris Riddle, Operations Officer for the Prince George RCMP Detachment.
“Even in the face of being shot at, all of those who responded to the call maintained their professionalism and saw the event through to a positive conclusion.”
The Prince George RCMP’s Serious Crime Unit has taken conduct of the investigation, and Suel remains in custody, awaiting a bail hearing.
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