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Home invasion leads to shooting
A late night shooting in Cranbrook has left a 35-year-old male in hospital with undetermined injuries.
Last night (February 4) at approximately 11:30 p.m., Cranbrook RCMP were called to a residence between the 200 and 500 block of 20th Ave South for a report of a man having been shot. Reports indicated that four unknown males had forced their way into the residence, assaulted several occupants of the house and shot one person.
Cranbrook RCMP arrived at the house and located the resident who had been shot in the leg. The 35-year-old was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. A vehicle belonging to the male was stolen and later located near the East Kootenay Regional Hospital.
âThis is a stark reminder that this area is not immune to what some would consider âbig cityâ crime. Indications are that this was a targeted incident and the public is not considered to be at risk of being randomly attacked. The communities in the East Kootenay must remain vigilant by reporting suspicious activity to their local RCMP detachments,â stated Cranbrook Detachment Commander, Staff Sergeant Hector Lee.
Cranbrook RCMP continue to investigate this incident and ask that anyone with information please contact the Cranbrook RCMP at 250-489-3471 or Crimestoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be relayed via web or text based tips with details HERE.
Cranbrook RCMP