Cranbrook RCMP investigate targeted shooting at residence on 3rd Avenue South

Cranbrook RCMP say they are investigating a shooting that targeted a residence Sunday night in the city’s downtown area.

Police said officers were called at about 9:22 p.m. on March 8 to a report of gunfire at a home in the 300 block of 3rd Avenue South. According to an RCMP news release, investigators located evidence consistent with gunshots and secured the area to allow forensic examination. No injuries were reported.

Staff Sgt. Barry Graham of the Cranbrook RCMP said early indications suggest the incident was not random.

“While the investigation is in its infancy, early indications are that the shooting was targeted,” Graham said in the release. “We have not ruled out any particular motive at this time and will work to determine if there is any connection with other recent acts of violence in our community.”

Police said investigators have not identified any connection between the shooting and extortion-related crimes reported elsewhere in British Columbia.

RCMP are asking anyone with information – including CCTV or dash-camera footage from the area around the time of the incident – to contact the Cranbrook RCMP detachment at 250-489-3471.