Investigation continues after targeted shooting in Merritt

The investigation is continuing into a shooting in Merritt that left two victims with non-life threatening injuries.

The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon Oct. 4th when RCMP received a report of shots fired near the 2900 block of Blair Street in Merritt.

Upon arrival, Merritt police contained the scene and assisted the two victims with gunshot wounds. Both of the victims are known to police and the RCMP believe the shootings were targeted and there is no risk to the public.

“These occurrences are understandably very alarming and causes concern to the public, ” said Cst. Blake Chursinoff of the Merritt RCMP. “We want to highlight that this was a targeted incident against two individuals who are known to police. ”

A suspect vehicle was observed leaving the scene of the incident.  Merritt police are requesting anyone with information regarding this occurrence, or any activity or observation involving a white 2017 Range Rover to call them as soon as possible.

“The Merritt detachment is currently doing everything in their ability to investigate this occurrence, while we maintain public safety in our community.,” Chursinoff added. “If anyone has information or video footage that they think could be useful to police regarding the shooting, or any information or footage regarding the suspect Range Rover to contact us immediately.”