Prince George RCMP have made an arrest in connection to a shooting Saturday afternoon at Bear Lake, which left a man with a life-threatening gunshot wound.
At about 12:30 p.m. Saturday, police were called to a residence in the 400-block of Cinnamon St., where they found the man suffering from his injuries.He was transported to University Hospital of Northern B.C. in Prince George.
Later that evening, RCMP investigators identified the suspect as 31-year-old Michael Dillon Solmundson of Prince George. He was arrested and held in custody until he could attend court.
He faces charges of discharging a firearm with intent, aggravated assault and use of a firearm while committing an offence.
Prince George RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jennifer Cooper said police believe it was a targeted shooting and there is no increased risk to the public.
