RCMP in Smithers are investigating an assault that involved a firearm.
On March 10, at 10:44 p.m., RCMP received a report of an assault. The victim was an adult male and he called to report that he had been assaulted and provided the identity of the suspect. The victim managed to escape from the attacker who allegedly fired a gun towards the victim, missing him, as he fled the area. The victim was not injured by the gunshot.
The victim told police that the assault took place in the parking lot of the local elementary school. If anyone was in the area during the time the offence occurred they’re asked to call police.
The suspect has been arrested and the investigation is still ongoing.
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