A 30-year-old man is facing attempted murder and other charges after a violent incident in the Chilcotin last weekend.
Anahim Lake RCMP were a called to a home in the community shortly before 5:00 a.m. Saturday after for a report of possible break-in.
The residents told police a lone suspect forced his way into the home, destroyed property, and threatened them with a gun.
Police arrested a suspect at another home without incident.
Mounties say Maverick Anthony West is charged attempted murder, robbery, break & enter, possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes, unlawful possession of a firearm, pointing a firearm, assault, mischief, and uttering threats.
“This type of crime is not normally seen in our small, tight knit community,” said detachment commander Sgt. Scott Clay in a news release. “The safety of everyone is, and continues to be, our primary focus.”
West remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in provincial court Wednesday, February 12.
