32-year-old Ravenish Sharma and 35-year-old Justin Pawluck have been charged following an investigation of shots fired in Prince George yesterday.
The pair is charged with the following; Careless Use of a Firearm, Possession of a Firearm knowing the Possession is Unauthorized, Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm, Possession contrary to Prohibition Order.
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The RCMP are investigating a shooting that took place in the early morning hours of Thursday.
At approximately 3:20 a.m., police received a report of multiple gunshots near the corner of the John Hart Highway and Shady Lane in Prince George. The shots were reportedly coming from a vehicle driving southbound on the highway.
A description of the vehicle was provided to police, which then led to them locating the vehicle a short time later near the intersection of 15th Avenue and Alward Street. Officers detained three occupants of the vehicle as part of the investigation.
Following a search warrant being issued, a loaded handgun was found inside the vehicle.
The 19-year-old female driver and two male passengers, 32 and 35 years of age, were arrested for firearm-related offences. The three were held in custody overnight.
The three suspects are known to the Prince George RCMP, according to Cpl. Craig Douglass.
As the investigation is ongoing, police are seeking the public’s help.
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