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By James Peters

Shots Fired

Bullet fired into home near Dallas Elementary School Tuesday: RCMP

Jan 31, 2024 | 2:01 PM

KAMLOOPS — RCMP are investigating a complaint of shots fired just steps away from a Kamloops elementary school.

In a news release, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says officers were notified of potential gunshot evidence at about 8:15 a.m. on Tuesday (Jan. 30). Evelyn says damage consistent with a gunshot was found in a home in the 5700-block of Todd Hill Crescent, not far from Dallas Elementary School. A bullet was also found at that location.

Investigators believe the gunfire actually took place at about 3:50 a.m. Tuesday, when witnesses say they heard two loud bangs.

Police scoured the area Tuesday, looking for further evidence or suspects.

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“As the investigation continues, we are asking the public to please check their video security or dash camera systems to see if they captured any vehicle or presence that could be related to this incident,” said Evelyn. “If anyone witnessed or heard anything around the time the loud bangs were heard and has not yet contacted police, please reach out as soon as possible.”

“Fortunately, no one was injured in this incident, but the potential risk presented to those inside the residence and in the area was extremely high and is being taken very seriously,” she continued.

Anyone with further evidence, including dashcam or surveillance video, is asked to contact Kamloops RCMP at (250) 828-3000 and refer to file number 2024-2974.