A man has been charged in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on Sunday, Jan. 19 in Dawson Creek.
Nolan Douglas Schmidt, 23, was charged with second-degree murder following the incident, which left one person dead and another hospitalized with injuries.
Police say it was not a random attack and that those involved are known to each other.
The investigation is ongoing, with law enforcement also reviewing other related cases within the Dawson Creek area. Investigators continue to make progress and are encouraging community members to come forward with any information they may have.
“The surge of resources dedicated to this investigation led to an arrest and the approval of charges,” said RCMP Supt. Sanjaya Wijayakoon of E Division Major Crime. “Additional charges could be laid if further evidence arises.”
Schmidt is currently in custody and was to appear in court Thursday, Jan. 23.
RCMP urge anyone with additional information to contact the Dawson Creek detachment at 250-784-3700.
