A statement said shots were fired in Merritt. in the Coldwater community southwest of the city. and in the Mamit Lake Road area to the north between 5 A.M. and 6:30 a.m. PT. “We are actively investigating what happened,” Sgt. Josh Rhoda wrote in the statement. “We do not believe there is any further risk to the public and we will have a significant police presence in these areas as we move forward with our enquiries.” Investigators believe the shootings were targeted and connected. The statement did not confirm exactly how many shots were fired or if anyone was injured. CBC News has contacted the RCMP for more information.
