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Vernon RCMP said a targeted attack left several people injured early Saturday morning

Multiple victims at break in

UPDATE 6:23 p.m.

Numerous people were injured during an early morning break in at a home in Vernon.

On Saturday, March 6, at 2:07 a.m., RCMP were called to a residence in the 700 Block of 39th Ave for a report of a break in.

Police immediately attended the scene and found people at the home in need of medical attention. They were taken to hospital for treatment.

In a statement, police said it is believed to be a targeted incident and police do not believe that there is any further risk to the general public.

If anyone one was in the area of Blackrock Road and the 700 Block of 39th Ave, and saw anything suspicious, call Const. Richard MacQueen, Vernon Serious Crime unit at 250 307-1111.


UPDATE 9:32 a.m.

RCMP media relations officer Const. Madonna Saunderson said not much information on the situation is available yet.

“It looks like there was a break and enter,” said Saunderson.

Castanet has learned numerous police, including plainclothes officers, were at the home at 3 a.m. searching the yard and the ditch adjacent to the property.


ORIGINAL 8:32 a.m.

Vernon RCMP are stationed in front of a house in the 700 block of 39th Avenue.

A police SUV and van are parked in front of the home near the intersection of Francis Street and Black Rock Road.

What appears to be a secondary driveway to the white house is behind police tape.

RCMP at the scene could not comment on the situation.

Castanet will have more information as soon as it becomes available.



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