Squamish RCMP are searching for a suspect after a weapon attack sent one person to the hospital early Wednesday morning.
Police responded to reports of an altercation involving a weapon in a green space in the 37000 block of Third Avenue at approximately 5:45 a.m. Officers found one person suffering serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The victim was transported to the hospital for treatment.
Several individuals were arrested at the scene but have since been released from custody. Investigators believe the attack was targeted and say there is no immediate risk to the public. The Sea to Sky RCMP Major Crime Team is now working with Squamish RCMP to piece together what happened.
Police are looking for a male suspect described as between 5’8″ and 6’0″ tall with a medium build. He was wearing all black clothing and white running shoes. Investigators believe the suspect fled the scene on foot toward Fifth Avenue and may have left the area in a vehicle.
RCMP are asking anyone with security camera or dashcam footage recorded between 5:00 a.m. and 6:15 a.m. along Main Street and Third to Fifth Avenue to come forward. Police also want to hear from anyone who saw or heard anything unusual in the area during that time.
Anyone with information can contact Squamish RCMP at 604-892-6100. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers.
People screaming all hours. Fighting. Taking drugs. Terrorizing residents while off their faces. Naked day after day in front of children. Stealing from surrounding residents. Now this is the god knows what number weapon attack there. WTF is the municipality and police playing at. Got ourselves our very own main and Hastings. Do your jobs and get that tent city out of here!
Sad but true. Tent city is destroying the neighborhood. Where is the city and police? They are failing to protect the citizens and support the well-being of the community. Failing.