By CKPG News

Man charged in connection with truck shootings

Mar 27, 2017 | 3:27 PM

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Police say they have charged one man in connection with targeted shootings that happened Friday night and Saturday morning in Northern and Central BC.

The pursuit of the alleged gunman ended in Chilliwack.

North District RCMP are looking into the series of alleged vehicle shootings that spanned over an 8 hour period, beginning Friday at 8:30 pm.

The man is currently facing one charge of unlawful possession of a firearm, with additional charges being considered.

The suspect has been remanded in custody pending a court appearance on Wednesday.

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Meanwhile, Chilliwack RCMP received a report Saturday that a man had allegedly been shot in the area of the Ford Mountain Forest Road.

Police learned that the victim had fled the suspect and managed to find help when he came upon Canadian Forces personnel working at a range on Chilliwack Lake Road. He’s expected to survive.

Police located the suspect and took him into custody without further incident.

Mounties are continuing to investigate and the man’s name is not being released at this time.