Mounties were called to the east side residence at 12:30 AM and subsequently arrested a 20 year old man for multiple offences, including aggravated assault and break and enter.
Two victims of the incident were taken to Prince Rupert Hospital for treatment for injuries, a 45 year old male and his 42 year old male guest.
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| Prince Rupert RCMP responded to what they describe as a Home Invasion on the 1500 Block of 8th East on February 28th |
The Case file notes that Evidence collected during the investigation led to multiple search warrants being executed on homes in Prince Rupert.
As a result firearms, ammunition, drugs, and money were seized along with bloody clothing and disguises used in the assault.
As part of the investigation a 24 and 27 year old male were also arrested for aggravated assault and break and enter as a result of the search warrants being executed.
In their advisory the Prince Rupert RCMP note that they consider this to be a targeted crime and there is no risk to the safety of the public.
Should you have any information related to the events of February 28th, you are asked to contact the detachment at 250-624-2136 or through Crimestoppers.
More background to the incident can be reviewed here.
For more notes on Emergency Responders in the Northwest see our archive page here.
Early morning raid by RCMP tactical team at the same location.....this morning
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