Vancouver Island shots-fired call results in ATV-police pursuit, charges
SHAWNIGAN LAKE, B.C. – Mounties in Shawnigan Lake, B.C., have arrested two local men after a report of gunshots set off a police pursuit involving an all terrain vehicle.
Around 9:30 Friday night, officers were responding to the shots-fired call when two men on an ATV spotted the patrol car and fled.
Police chased the pair in their cruiser for about a kilometre before the men pulled over.
Police seized a shotgun, four rounds of ammunition and several cans of beer.
The 26-year-old driver of the ATV is facing numerous driving-related charges as well as a charge of flight from police.
RCMP are still looking into possible charges stemming from the shotgun and ammunition.
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