There were some tense moments at UHNBC.
According to Northern Health, the hospital’s emergency department was placed on restricted access for a 25-minute period at about 12:30am on Sunday.
The health authority made the decision in consultation with the Prince George RCMP to allow the treatment of a person who suffered a gunshot wound.
A spokesperson for Northern Health says they cannot comment on the identity or condition of the patient, for privacy reasons.
MyPGNow.com has learned that the victim was a man in his 20’s.
When emergency departments are on restricted access, patients needing emergency care are still able to access the emergency department.
However, security screening measures are put in place to prevent non-essential visitors from entering the emergency department.
Northern Health adds that inquiries regarding this incident should be directed to the Prince George RCMP.
We reached out to RCMP for comment today (Monday) on this situation but have not heard back as of 4 PM.
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