Kamloops RCMP rush to North Shore gas station after weapons call

KAMLOOPS — A suspect is in custody after a weapons complaint led police to swarm a North Shore gas station Wednesday afternoon (July 19).

In a news release, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Crystal Evelyn says police received the call at about 3:40 p.m. Witnesses reported the location to be the Canco gas station in the 200-block of Tranquille Road.

Evelyn says the caller reported someone making threats and possibly holding a weapon.

Responding RCMP officers were able to locate a suspect not far away and placed him under arrest.

Evelyn says investigators are still trying to piece together the details of the call.

Anyone with further information on the incident is asked to contact Kamloops RCMP at (250) 828-3000.

Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds

Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds