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1 dead in car chase, shooting in northern B.C.

Police say 2 homes were hit by the gunfire
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Fort St. John RCMP say a man is dead after a car chase and subsequent shooting on Jan. 8, 2023. The RCMP logo is seen on the shoulder of a superintendent during a news conference, Saturday, June 24, 2023 in St. John’s, Newfoundland. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

A man is dead after a car chase and subsequent shooting in Fort St. John, RCMP say.

North District Cpl. Madonna Saunderson said Fort St. John RCMP received multiple calls Monday (Jan. 8) around 7:40 Mountain time for reports of what appeared to be a car chase between three vehicles. Witnesses reported “hearing and seeing” gun shots exchanged between the vehicles as they travelled from 100th Avenue south on 90th Street.

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Lauren Collins

About the Author: Lauren Collins

I'm a provincial reporter for Black Press Media's national team, after my journalism career took me across B.C. since I was 19 years old.
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