BC RCMP North District Major Crime Unit and the Smithers RCMP are investigating a shooting incident that took place on Sept. 8.
Smithers RCMP responded to a report of a firearm discharged outside a residence in the 4000 block of Highway 16.
A 44-year-old man was taken to the hospital with serious and life-threatening injuries.
Currently, police are not releasing further information to protect the integrity of the investigation, a press release stated.
鈥淚nvestigators believe this incident was targeted,鈥� said BC RCMP spokesperson Cpl. James Grandy. 鈥淲e鈥檙e reassuring the public that we do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the community.鈥�
Anyone with information regarding the investigation is asked to contact the Smithers RCMP Detachment at (250) 847-3233.
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