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By Marty Hastings

MAN CHARGED

Pierce in custody after Clarke Street standoff Tuesday: Kamloops RCMP

Jun 5, 2024 | 4:41 PM

KAMLOOPS — A Kamloops man is facing charges, including assault with a weapon, in relation to a large police presence on Tuesday (June 4) downtown.

Police attended a residential building in the 100-block of Clarke Street at about 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday in response to a threats report.

The suspect on scene was allegedly in possession of a weapon and attempted to assault a police officer before retreating into his residence. The officer was not injured.

Kamloops RCMP requested and received assistance from the BC RCMP Southeast District Emergency Response Team, according to an RCMP news release.

The suspect eventually surrendered and was taken into custody.

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Damon Wade Pierce is facing a number of charges, including assault of a police officer with a weapon, obstruction of a police officer and failing to comply with a release order.

Pierce, 33, was held for a bail hearing yesterday and remanded into custody.

His next court appearance is scheduled for June 12.

Anyone who witnessed or has information, including video, that may be related to this investigation is asked to contact Kamloops RCMP.