Police in Fort St. John, B.C., call third shooting in three weeks ‘unacceptable’

Fort St. John, British Columbia - Police in the city have described three recent shootings as "unacceptable," with three individuals being shot and hospitalized. The most recent incident occurred on a Friday inside a residence on 107A Avenue, where the victims were said to be in stable condition. No suspects have been identified yet.

The Mounties Serious Crime Unit is now handling the investigation, and they have conducted a search of the home, seizing vehicles on-site for forensic examination. Police are actively seeking public assistance in solving the case.

This marks the third shooting in Fort St. John within the span of three weeks. A drive-by attack on August 6th saw bullet holes found in two homes, a travel trailer, and a vehicle. Authorities have deemed the frequency of these targeted attacks as creating an "unacceptable risk to public safety." Sgt. Jaime Moffat of the Fort St. John RCMP emphasized that the continued use of firearms in the community is not acceptable and that significant investigative and enforcement resources are being devoted to identifying those responsible and preventing further violence.

Anyone with information regarding the suspects, the attacks, or any related details is urged to contact the investigators.