Chilliwack RCMP has taken one man into custody following the report of shots fired

Chilliwack

2024-11-01 11:44 PDT

File # 2024-48039

Chilliwack RCMP with the assistance of the Lower Mainland Integrated Emergency Response Team has taken one man into custody following the report of shots fired early this morning.

On November 1, at 5:58 a.m., Chilliwack RCMP received a report of a gun shot into a residence located in the 5600-block of Vedder Road. It was reported that the round came though the wall from a neighbouring unit.

To ensure public safety, the surrounding residential units and businesses were evacuated and traffic in the immediate area was re-routed. Additionally, the Lower Mainland Integrated Emergency Response Team (IERT) was called out to assist.

At approximately 10:00 a.m., IERT arrested the suspect without incident. The man remains in police custody and the investigation is ongoing. No injuries have been reported.

Thank you for the cooperation and patience of those who were impacted by this unfolding incident, says Corporal Carmen Kiener, spokesperson for the Chilliwack RCMP Ensuring the safety of our community is always our top priority.

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