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Alleged shooting at The Rise in Vernon leads to Falkland arrest

33-year-old in custody following late-night firing of weapon, no injuries reported
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A suspect was arrested in Falkland today after allegedly firing a weapon several times up at The Rise in Vernon.

RCMP received a report around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 14 of a shooting on Okanagan Hills Boulevard.

"The investigation has determined that the incident stemmed from an earlier assault that took place between a man and woman in a vehicle while parked at a pullout on the road," said Const. Christ Terleski, Vernon North Okanagan RCMP media relations officer. 

"Following the altercation, a male suspect returned to the scene and allegedly fired a weapon several times."

The suspect was later located and arrested safely and without further incident by police in the Falkland area.

The 33-year old man is currently in police custody and will be held until he makes his initial court appearance



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