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West Shore
2023-07-17 15:20 PDT
File # 2023-13876
On July 13 at approximately 5:10 p.m., the West Shore RCMP responded to a report of gunshots in the area near Terrahue Rd and Metchosin Rd in Colwood.
West Shore RCMP frontline officers and Police Dog Services responded immediately and conducted a neighbourhood search/canvass for evidence and to ensure the safety of local residents. A firearm has been recovered by police and we have received no similar reports of this nature. There are no reports of injuries in this incident. Police believe this was an isolated incident.
Police received reports of a grey Toyota Tacoma truck driving from Terrahue Rd to Metchosin Rd and onto Lagoon Rd at the time of the initial complaint and believe the occupant(s) inside the truck may be involved in this incident.
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Police are still investigating this incident and are looking to identify the occupants of the truck. If you were in the area at the time of the offence and were witness to it, please call police and provide your information.
Police are also requesting homeowners who live between Terrahue Rd and Metchosin Rd, (up until it meets up with Lagoon Rd), to please check your home surveillance or dash cameras for any footage that may have captured the truck driving by or any other suspicious activity on July 13 between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. If you have information related to this incident please call West Shore RCMP at 250-474-2264.
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