Police investigating after reports of gunshots in Oliver

RCMP are looking for help from the public after the initial investigation into a report of gunshots on the weekend in Oliver didn't get very far.

Officers were called at around 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, to a report of gunshots near McKinney Road and Spillway Road, according to an RCMP media release.

After speaking to witnesses who reportedly heard the gunshots, RCMP found no evidence or injuries to substantiate the report. There were no reported injuries.

The investigation remains open as officers go door-to-door in the neighbourhood canvassing and speaking to witnesses, RCMP said.

Anyone with information regarding the gunshots is asked to contact the Oliver RCMP at 250-498-3422.

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