Shooting at B.C. trailer park leaves one dead as 81-year-old charged with murder | CBC News
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Police on Vancouver Island say an 81-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder and attempted murder after a shooting at a Port Alberni, B.C., trailer park on Friday night.
Mounties say Port Alberni RCMP were called to the scene of a reported shooting, along the 2900 block of Alberni Highway 4, around 9 p.m. on Friday.
Police say officers arrived to find three men, one of whom was suffering from a gunshot wound.
RCMP say the victim died at the scene. The Vancouver Island Major Crimes Unit is now investigating and is “working” closely with local police.
A statement from B.C. RCMP says 81-year-old Herbert Crowley, from Port Alberni, has been charged with second-degree murder and attempted murder. He remains in custody.
“We offer our sincere condolences to the victims’ family, friends and loved one during this incredibly difficult time,” said Cpl. Brett Urano.
“This matter is now before the courts.”
Police say they believe the shooting was an isolated incident between people who know each other, and Sgt. Jason Kerr with the major crimes unit says police “worked tirelessly” to investigate and bring charges in the case.