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Local Mounties responding to possible shooting near Alpine Village apartments

Prince George RCMP is currently on scene with the North District Emergency Response Team and Police Dog Services as they investigate a possible shooting incident near the 2100-block of Upland Street

RCMP were contacted shortly after 1:00 p.m. today (Friday), for a report of a man in that area who was bleeding heavily.

When investigators located the victim, they found he was suffering from a gun shot wound to his leg.

“Police officers are currently seeking to identify where the shooting occurred and who the suspects may be. If anyone in that neighbourhood heard or saw anything suspicious or has any information relating to this investigation, we ask you call the non-emergency line at 250-561-3300,” states Corporal Jennifer Cooper, Media Relations Officer for the Prince George RCMP.

The victim has been transported to the hospital by BC Emergency Health Services.

This investigation remains ongoing.

Residents can expect police officers to be in the area for some time as they continue to gather information.

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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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