Man injured in Vernon shooting

VERNON – A 21-year-old man was shot in Vernon early yesterday morning.

RCMP say officers were call to a report of a shooting around 2 a.m. yesterday, May 1, in the 3900 block of 33 Street in Vernon.

A 21-year-old man was taken to hospital with non life-threatening injuries, according to an RCMP media release.

“The investigation is in its early stages,” Const. Kelly Brett says in the release. “However preliminary information suggests that this was not a random act. Police do not believe that public safety is at risk.”

RCMP are asking anyone who may have seen or heard anything suspicious in the area of 3900 block of 33 Street, or may have any information, are asked to call Vernon RCMP GIS at 250-545-7171. Or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or leaving a tip online at www.nokscrimestoppers.com.

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