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By Michael Reeve

WEAPONS REPORTS

Kamloops RCMP respond to Brocklehurst weapons report

Feb 28, 2024 | 2:02 PM

KAMLOOPS — UPDATE (4:20 p.m.): Kamloops RCMP say two suspects are in custody after a weapons assault during the noon hour.

Supt. Jeff Pelley says the two were tracked down later in the afternoon.

“The primary suspect was known by police to have a history of violence and was wanted on an unendorsed warrant related to a previous robbery in Kamloops,” said Pelley. “Thanks to a quick and strategic multi-unit response, officers were able to locate and arrest two suspects — both of which are known to police to be associated with criminal activity — and safely take them into custody, with reduced risk to the general public and officers involved.”

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Mounties were called to reports of an assault with a weapon in the 1700-block of Parkcrest Avenue in Brocklehurst during the noon hour. A suspect fled the scene in a truck after allegedly assaulting and threatening the victim with what appeared to be a gun.

“The police response was still active and ongoing at the time of this release,” said Cpl. Crystal Evelyn, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson. “Residents are asked to please use caution in areas where officers are attending and reroute if possible.”

Witnesses reported a police presence near Overlanders Bridge shortly after the time of the incident.

If anyone has information related to the investigation, please contact police as soon as possible at 250-828-3000 and reference file 2024-5974.