A suspect remains in custody after a home invasion in Fort St. John where one person was assaulted.
Fort St. John RCMP Sgt. Dwayne Croll said it was an “isolated, targeted incident” and both the suspect and the victim are known to police, according to a news release from police Wednesday (Dec. 31).
RCMP was called to a home in the area of Peace River Road and 111th Avenue on Tuesday for a report of an unknown male holding a gun and trying to get into the home.
Officers responded immediately and set up a containment in the area, and after callouts, the suspect was taken into custody “without incident.” Two others were arrested on scene in relation to the incident.
The male suspect remains in police custody as of Wednesday, and police say he will likely face charges in relation to firearms and assault. The two other people were arrested and are being held while the investigation continues, Fort St. John RCMP said.
Police say a single victim was physically assaulted on scene, while a loaded firearm was seized. The firearm had not been discharged.