Mounties investigating rural shooting incident

Prince George

2024-01-12 12:20 PST

File # 2024-1121

Shortly after 1:00 a.m. on January 12, 2024, Prince George RCMP was advised of a shooting incident that occurred at a residence on the 3200-block of Torpy Road.

Police officers, including the Emergency Response Team, are currently at that location as we continue to collect evidence in this investigation. Our initial findings indicate this was likely a targeted event and there is no increased risk to the general public. If anyone in the neighbourhood witnessed the event or saw something suspicious we ask that they please contact the Prince George RCMP to speak with police, states Cpl. Jennifer Cooper, Media Relations Officer for the Prince George RCMP.

Investigators will be out on Torpy Road for the bulk of the day as they continue with the investigation. A victim was transported to the hospital for treatment of his serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

If anyone was in the area and has video or dash camera surveillance that could help further this investigation we ask they call the Prince George RCMP non-emergency line at 250-561-3300. Please quote file number 2024-1121.

The investigation is ongoing.

Consider registering your home or business surveillance system with the City of Prince George’s CCTV registry. For more information, visit the City of Prince George website at www.princegeorge.ca/cctv (English only).

Released by

Cpl. Jennifer Cooper

Communications NCO / Media Relations Officer
Prince George RCMP
455 Victoria Street, Prince George, BC, V2L 0B7
Office: 250-561-3300

Email: pg_media@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Website: princegeorge.rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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