Williams Lake Stampede shooting

2022 - 7 - 4

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Innocent bystander injured in targeted Williams Lake Stampede ... (Terrace Standard)

The two people in Sunday's targeted shooting – one of who was an innocent bystander – at the Williams Lake Stampede are expected to survive their injuries, ...

Along with four days of rodeo performances, there was also a rugby tournament as well as racing at Thunder Mountain Speedway. One man was shot twice and the woman was shot once. The shooting occurred behind the grandstands where many people, including children, were lined up at food vendor booths.

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'Innocent bystander' injured in Williams Lake, BC, stampede shooting: RCMP (CTV News Vancouver)

One of the two people shot at a rodeo in B.C. Sunday was an innocent bystander, according to police. In a statement Monday, the Williams Lake RCMP provided an update on the investigation into the shooting that forced thousands to evacuate the stampede ...

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Bystander injured after shooting at Williams Lake Stampede Grounds (radionl.com)

Staff Sgt. Darren Dodge, the acting officer-in-charge of the Williams Lake RCMP Detachment, says the investigation remains “a priority” and is ongoing. Police ...

“Mr. Sellars has been remanded in custody to appear on July 11 in Williams Lake Provincial Court,” spokesperson Dan McLaughlin said, in an email. In an update this morning, police also say the two victims of the shooting – which they believe was targeted – are expected to survive. Police say shots rang out at around 3:30 in the afternoon Sunday leading to the evacuation of about 3,000 people on the last day of the Williams Lake Stampede which was making its return after a two-year absence.

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Man charged in shooting that hospitalized two at Williams Lake ... (Globalnews.ca)

The BC Prosecution Service says Jordell Anything Sellars is expected to appear in court in Williams Lake on Monday.

Anyone with information, including anyone in possession of dashcam or cell phone footage, is asked to contact the Williams Lake RCMP at 250-392-6211. Charges of attempted murder and discharging a firearm with intent to endanger life have been laid in the shooting at the Williams Lake Stampede. Jordell Anthony Sellars is expected to appear in court on Monday, the BC Prosecution Service said in an email.

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BREAKING: Innocent bystander injured in Williams Lake Stampede ... (Williams Lake Tribune)

Family have confirmed the woman injured in a shooting at the Williams Lake Stampede Sunday afternoon (July 3) was an innocent victim.

One man was shot twice and the woman was shot once. It was nearing the end of the final day of the final performance of the Williams Lake Stampede Sunday afternoon at about 3:37 p.m. when a gunman entered the secured area behind the Stampede grandstands. Family have confirmed the woman injured in a shooting at the Williams Lake Stampede Sunday afternoon (July 3) was an innocent victim.

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One arrested after shooting at Williams Lake stampede grounds ... (North Shore News)

RCMP Sgt. Kris Clark said Williams Lake police arrested one suspect, and an investigation into the shooting is ongoing.

“There was a very serious incident during our bull riding event this afternoon. Things are returning a bit to normal.” Our announcer did a fantastic job of having people exit the facility. In a statement, RCMP Sgt. Kris Clark said Williams Lake RCMP responded to a report of a shooting in the stampede grounds on Sunday afternoon, about 3:30 p.m. Anyone with information or video of the incident who hasn’t yet spoken with police is asked to contact the Williams Lake RCMP at 250-392-6211. Thousands of people were evacuated from the Williams Lake stampede grounds after a shooting on Sunday afternoon, according to the president of the Williams Lake Stampede.

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Man charged with attempted murder in Williams Lake, B.C. ... (CTV News Vancouver)

One of the two people shot at a rodeo in B.C. Sunday was an innocent bystander, according to police.

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Victims of Williams Lake Stampede shooting expected to survive ... (CFJC Today Kamloops)

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - The two people who were taken to hospital following a shooting at the grounds of the Wil...

Williams Lake RCMP were called to the Stampede Grounds shortly after 3:30 p.m. during the final day of the popular rodeo. Police say one person was taken into custody. Victims of Williams Lake Stampede shooting expected to survive: RCMP

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Former suspect in 2019 homicide charged in Williams Lake ... (CKPGToday.ca)

The B.C. Prosecution Service is confirming charges of attempted murder and discharging a firearm with intent to endanger life against Jordell Anthony Sellars, ...

Two people were injured in Sunday’s shooting at the Stampede grounds. WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. — The person charged in a shooting at the Williams Lake Stampede on Sunday was a suspect in a 2019 homicide in that community. Former suspect in 2019 homicide charged in Williams Lake Stampede shooting

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Former suspect in 2019 homicide charged in Williams Lake ... (CFJC Today Kamloops)

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - The person charged in a shooting at the Williams Lake Stampede on Sunday was a suspect i...

Two people were injured in Sunday’s shooting at the Stampede grounds. WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. — The person charged in a shooting at the Williams Lake Stampede on Sunday was a suspect in a 2019 homicide in that community. Former suspect in 2019 homicide charged in Williams Lake Stampede shooting

Man charged in Sunday shooting at Williams Lake Stampede (Vancouver Sun)

Jordell Anthony Sellars has been charged with attempted murder and discharging a firearm with intent to endanger life.

Man charged in Sunday shooting at Williams Lake Stampede Back to video A man has been charged with attempted murder in a shooting on Sunday afternoon at the Williams Lake Stampede that injured two people — including a bystander. Man charged in Sunday shooting at Williams Lake Stampede

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