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By Dave Barry

Stolen Property File

Gunfight and police chase near Merritt sends two to hospital

Jun 7, 2021 | 4:41 AM

KAMLOOPS – Two people, including a child thought to be under 12, are in hospital following a wild police chase that included a gun fight near Merritt Sunday (June 6).

Police say it began just around 3:50 p.m. when Merritt RCMP attempted to stop a F-350 pick-up truck, hauling a flat deck trailer. Mounties say they were investigating a stolen property file. The vehicle fled from police but was spotted again around 5:30 p.m., this time without the trailer.

A chase ensued along Highway 5A. A spike belt initially stopped the vehicle, but the driver managed to carry on. However RCMP finally stopped the vehicle just west of Merritt along Highway 8 near Snake Road.

Throughout the chase, Mounties say gun shots were exchanged between the suspects and police. The condition of the adult male and youth in the pick-up truck is not known. No police officers were injured.

Police have not said whether any charges have been laid in the incident.

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RCMP have closed parts of Highway 8 to conduct the investigation. Detours are available for passenger vehicles.

The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. has been contacted and will investigate the incident.