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Merritt
2024-08-15 08:51 PDT
File # 2024-4055
The Merritt RCMP are seeking information pertaining to a pellet gun assault that occurred in front of the Old Barley Market.
On August 14, 2024, at approximately 6:00pm Merritt Front Line Officers responded to a report of a male being shot in the head with a pellet gun in front of the Old Barley Market on Quilchena Avenue. Upon arrival to the area officers immediately located the suspect, who was taken into custody without any issues. The victim was not located and fled the scene shortly after the incident occurred. The extent of his injuries are unknown and police are trying to locate him.
Through investigation it was determined that all parties were known to each other and the victim was targeted by the suspect. The suspect was held for investigation and then released on conditions.
If anyone has any information about the incident, or knows the whereabouts of the victim and has not yet spoken to police, we ask that they please call the Merritt RCMP at 250-378-4262.
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Email: joshua.roda@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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