Shots fired was targeted

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UPDATE: 11:40 a.m.

Kamloops RCMP say a shots fired incident on the North Shore Wednesday morning was targeted and that no one was hurt. A search for three suspects continues.

Police cars arrived at a residence on the 900 block of 13th Street around 7:30 a.m. after a number of reports of shots being fired.

“A firearm was seized outside of the residence. It is unknown at this time if this was the weapon used to fire at the residence,” said Cpl. Jodi Shelkie, RCMP spokesperson.

Shelkie said three people from inside the house were detained for “safety and for investigation” but were later released without charges.

“No one was injured as a result of the shots fired,” Shelkie said. “This residence is known to police and it is believed this was a targeted incident and there is no danger to the general public.

“Witnesses saw approximately three suspects running from the residence just after the shots were fired. The only definite description available at this time is that all three were wearing hoodies.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Original story

Three suspects were detained by police after shooting erupted around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday on 13th Street in North Kamloops.

Half a dozen RCMP vehicles were on scene after receiving a report of shots fired at a home on the block. They immediately cordoned off 13th Street before arresting the suspects about a half hour later. A shotgun was discovered in an alley behind the home, the same address where police responded to reports of shots fired on April 29.

After obtaining a search warrant a week later, police seized large quantities of drugs and arrested a man believed to have ties to organized crime.

Police have yet to release any details on the incident. They are, however, asking the public to steer clear of the area until it's determined safe.