Attempted Murder, Forcible Confinement Charges In Dawson Creek, B.C., Attack

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 13 Nov, 2018 12:36 PM

DAWSON CREEK, B.C. — Two men in their 20s have been charged with attempted murder and forcible confinement related to a recent shooting in Dawson Creek, B.C.

North District RCMP Cpl. Madonna Saunderson says the attack happened Nov. 2.

She says charges have now been laid against 22-year-old Ghislain Cormier and 20-year-old Chase Schwab.

Both men remain in custody awaiting further court proceedings.

Saunderson says the investigation began after a 30-year-old man was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

Investigators believe the attack was targeted and the public is not at risk.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Justin Trudeau Says He May Not Wish Political Leadership On His Young Daughter

FREDERICTON — The prime minister says he may not encourage his young daughter to carry on the family tradition of political leadership.

Justin Trudeau Says He May Not Wish Political Leadership On His Young Daughter

Arson Suspected As Town's School, Hall, RCMP Office Burn: 'Everything Was Ablaze'

RCMP Cpl. Trevor O'Keefe said calls started coming in at about 4:40 a.m. local time Tuesday that the town hall for Milltown-Head of Bay d'Espoir was on fire.

Arson Suspected As Town's School, Hall, RCMP Office Burn: 'Everything Was Ablaze'

Air Canada Resolves Computer Issue That Caused Problems, Flight Delays

Air Canada says it has resolved a computer issue that caused problems at airports that resulted in some flight delays.

Air Canada Resolves Computer Issue That Caused Problems, Flight Delays

CMHC To Raise Mortgage Insurance Premiums For New Homebuyers As Of March 17

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. said Tuesday it doesn't anticipate the increases will have a major impact on new home owners.

CMHC To Raise Mortgage Insurance Premiums For New Homebuyers As Of March 17

Former Halifax Professor Sues Over Explicit Photo Posted To Twitter

A former Halifax professor who resigned after saying he had a sexual relationship with a student has filed a lawsuit over a nude photo of his genitals that was posted to Twitter.

Former Halifax Professor Sues Over Explicit Photo Posted To Twitter

Only Half Of Disabled Canadians Have A Full Or Part-time Job: Poll

The survey commissioned by CIBC and conducted by Angus Reid found that only half of respondents living with a disability have a full or part-time job.