An investigation into a suspicious vehicle in Merritt led to an exchange of gunshots on Monday morning.

Just after 5a.m., an on-duty officer noticed a mid-2000鈥檚 dark-coloured Jeep Cherokee parked at the rest area near Hamilton Hill Road.

Upon approaching to speak with the driver, the rear passenger window opened and the officer was shot at.

Uninjured, he fired several shots back at the vehicle, as it quickly fled from the scene. It was last seen heading westbound on Hamilton Hill Road towards the Gateway 286 interchange.

It may have bullet holes and/or broken windows. It is not known if any of the officer鈥檚 shots hit anyone in the vehicle.

鈥淲e are asking anyone with information on this incident, or may be treating anyone for an injury consistent with being shot to immediately call 9-1-1鈥�, said Merritt Detachment Commander Josh Roda.

Jake.courtepatte@kelownacapnews.com
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