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Firearm report at Cowichan high school unfounded

North Cowichan/Duncan

2025-01-09 12:21 PST

File # 2025-401

North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP responded to a report of a man pointing a firearm near the Quw’utsun Secondary School.

On January 9, 2025, at approximately 9:15 am the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP received a report of a man pointing a firearm in Kin Park, adjacent to the Quw’utsun Secondary School. This report prompted a large Police response and containment of the area, as well as a hold and secure of the high school.

Officers conducted a sweep of the school to ensure the safety of all involved and began an investigation to locate CCTV or additional witnesses. Students from the high school later came forward, admitting that they were filming a project at school and while using a wooden stick, they mimicked the act of shooting. No firearms were involved in this incident. Investigators are very grateful that these students came forward, proving a clear resolution to this investigation.

Released by:

Sgt. Trevor Busch
Operations Support NCO
North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP
6060 Canada Ave, Duncan, BC V9L 1V3
Office: 250-748-5522
Fax: 250-746-2126

Email: trevor.busch@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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