One man is in hospital and three people were arrested after a shooting at the Capillano Reserve in West Vancouver early Saturday morning.
The incident happened in block 200 on Ikwikws Road “in the early hours” in the morning, according to a statement from the police in West Vancouver.
The victim suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and was taken to hospital, police said.
The three suspects were arrested in Vancouver “shortly after the shooting,” according to the WVPD.
“At this point, it is believed that all the suspects are in custody and there is no longer a threat to the public,” the police said in a statement.
In his own statement, Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) said there had been a “serious incident” in X̱wemelch’stn, the nation’s name for the reserve at the base of the Lions Gate Bridge.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with our wounded member and his family, as well as with other members of the nation who have been affected by this incident,” the nation said in a statement.
“We remain committed to the safety and support of our community and will provide updates when needed.
West Vancouver police have asked anyone who witnessed the shooting to contact them at 604-925-7300 and quote file 2022-5151.
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