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Pellet gun shooting in Victoria

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 10 Oct, 2024 02:48 PM
  • Pellet gun shooting in Victoria

Police in Victoria say a man has been arrested after he was caught on C-C-T-V footage allegedly shooting a pellet gun at another person.

It happened along Pandora Avenue just before 10:15 p-m on October 2nd.

Police say the suspect remains in custody pending a future court date.

No victims have been identified, and anyone with information is asked to call police or CrimeStoppers

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