The emergency services were called to Manson Street in Mission for a shooting. One man is dead while another sustained an injury after a shooting on Manson Street in Hatzic.
According to Mission RCMP, upon arrival at the home between Dann Avenue and Catchpole Avenue, they found one man, a 41-year old Mission resident within the house shot in the head. The shooter, a 47-year old Abbotsford man was outside, dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound from a handgun.
Unexpected shooting ordeal
The victim was transported to Royal Columbian Hospital via air ambulance and is in critical condition, however, the police state that he will live. According to Mission RCMP Sgt. Miriam Dickson, it was confirmed that the shooter was familiar with the victim as he had been in a previous relationship with the victim’s current partner. The Mounties had no previous knowledge of any relationship issues. The investigation is still ongoing and the precise motive is unknown.
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During emergencies, it is best that you are knowledgeable about basic first aid skills. You must enroll in first aid and CPR course to be prepared. You never know when emergencies occur and where.
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