2 dead, 2 suspects arrested after Whistler Village shooting
Police say two individuals are lifeless and two suspects have been arrested after a taking pictures on the mountain resort of Whistler, B.C., on Sunday afternoon.
Inspector Robert Dykstra, the officer accountable for the Sea to Sky RCMP, mentioned officers have been on patrol when a report got here in simply after midday of pictures fired at a lodge in Whistler Village.
“They discovered one male there clearly deceased and a second male in misery,” mentioned Dykstra.
Efforts have been made to save lots of the person’s life, however he was later declared lifeless in hospital, he mentioned.
Officers adopted a automobile on Freeway 99, stopped it close to Squamish, and two individuals have been arrested in reference to the taking pictures, Dykstra mentioned.
The Built-in Murder Investigation Crew might be taking up the investigation, with help from British Columbia’s anti-gang company, the Mixed Forces Particular Enforcement Unit, and others.
Dykstra mentioned he does not know the names of the victims and is not conscious in the event that they have been identified to police.
Native enterprise house owners, bystanders shaken up
Police tape and a paramedic automobile have been seen in Whistler Village, exterior Showcase Snowboards, at Sundial Crescent on Sunday afternoon.
An space of the storefront was cordoned off, with emergency responders on website. Individuals sheltered inside close by companies after unconfirmed stories of a taking pictures unfold on social media.
The proprietor of a Whistler Village grocery retailer informed CBC Information they have been maintaining their doorways closed as a precaution on Sunday afternoon.
“It does have an effect locally and individuals are afraid,” mentioned Dykstra. “We do not imagine the general public is at any threat of any additional hazard.”
Whistler Blackcomb closed for the day
Actions on the fashionable vacationer vacation spot, positioned 120 kilometres north of Vancouver, have been shut down after the taking pictures was reported.
“RCMP have formally cleared the Whistler space of any imminent hazard,” mentioned Whistler Blackcomb Operations in a tweet at 3 p.m.
“Out of respect for all of these impacted, and our company and group members, we might be closing Whistler Blackcomb for the remainder of the day, efficient instantly.”
Spokesperson Sara Roston mentioned in a press release that the resort group is “shocked and deeply saddened by this mindless act of violence.”
RCMP say they are going to be sharing additional info when it is obtainable and have requested witnesses or anybody with info relating to the incident to contact the Whistler detachment at 604-932-3044.
