FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - The Fort St. John RCMP are investigating a shooting after shots were fired at a residence in the 10000 block of 96 Avenue on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at approximately 7:25 a.m.
Police say they were contacted after residents reported hearing multiple gunshots in the area. According to the RCMP, the initial investigation indicates that shots were fired at a residence. No injuries were reported.
The investigation remains in its early stages, and officers are actively working to identify those responsible. No suspects have been named, and police have not announced any arrests in connection with the incident.
“Discharging firearms in a residential neighbourhood puts innocent residents and families at significant risk,” said Cpl. Brett Urano, Media Relations Officer for the BC RCMP. “While we are fortunate no one was injured, the potential for a tragic outcome cannot be understated.”
Cpl. Urano said officers are working diligently to identify those responsible and hold them accountable. “We take these incidents extremely seriously and remain committed to maintaining public safety and ensuring those who engage in this type of violence are brought before the courts,” he said.
Fort St. John is the largest city in British Columbia’s Peace region, in the northeastern part of the province, roughly 1,200 kilometres north of Metro Vancouver by road. The shooting happened in a residential neighbourhood, and police say the shots were directed at a home in the 10000 block of 96 Avenue. The RCMP have not said whether the residence was targeted for a specific reason, and no further details about the incident had been released as of Sunday.
Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the area, or who may have surveillance or dash camera footage from around the time of the incident, to contact police.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Fort St. John RCMP at 250-787-8100. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
(Source: Fort St. John RCMP news release, October 25, 2026)
