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Shooting in Smithers leaves 44-year-old man seriously injured

RCMP says incident was targeted, presents no threat to public
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An RCMP cruiser. (Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)

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.

“Investigators

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Marisca Bakker

About the Author: Marisca Bakker

Marisca was born and raised in Ontario and moved to Smithers almost ten years ago on a one-year contract.
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