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By Pete McIntyre

Shots fired near Oyama home

Jun 25, 2019 | 4:22 PM

RCMP in Lake Country are investigating after someone discharged a firearm in a careless manner.

A report of shots fired came Sunday around 7:30 p.m. near mile marker five along Oyama Lake Road.

“Police officers attended the area where they observed wilful damage caused to a metal sign along the rural roadway,” RCMP Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey said.

Police are looking to identify the occupants of a newer black GMC or Chevrolet crew cab pickup truck, which was seen leaving the area.

“Upon surveying the surrounding area, it is our belief that a firearm was discharged in an unsafe manner and posed a risk to the public,” O’Donaghey said.

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“Members of the public who visit the back country and choose to discharge firearms, must be responsible for all their rounds of ammunition, and always be aware of the background of their intended target. In this particular case an occupied residence was nearby, thankfully no one was injured during the incident, which could have been tragic.”

Anyone with any additional information is asked to contact the Lake Country RCMP at 250-766-2288, or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or by leaving a tip online at www.crimestoppers.net

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