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15-year-old girl sustains serious injuries after late-night shooting at Moccasin Flats

Prince George RCMP is investigating an overnight shooting on the 500-block of Patricia Boulevard, at the encampment locally known as “Moccasin Flats”.

The incident occurred shortly after 1:00 a.m. this morning (Wednesday) in a recreational vehicle that is parked at that location.

The single victim, a 15-year-old girl, was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

“The investigation is still in its preliminary stages, but there is currently no indication there is any increased risk to the general public resulting from this incident. We are asking that anyone who may have video surveillance or dash camera footage, or any information regarding this incident, please call our non-emergency number to speak with an investigator,” states Corporal Jennifer Cooper, Media Relations Officer for the Prince George RCMP.

The file is being taken over by the Serious Crimes Unit, which is working to identify the outstanding suspect.

Police officers will remain at the scene today (Wednesday) as the investigations continues.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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