A 45-year-old Richmond resident is in custody after a shot was fired in the far eastern point of the city on Wednesday afternoon.
Richmond RCMP responded to a call in the 4000 block of Boundary Road – near Highway 91 at the border with New Westminster – of a possible shot fired just before 5 p.m.
More than 10 Mounties and multiple Lower Mainland Police Dog Service units surrounded the location, where it is understood that an altercation took place between two parties, leading to the discharge of a weapon.
As such, a 45-year old male was treated at the scene for non-gunshot related injuries before being taken into police custody. His injuries are not considered life-threatening.
Police say the incident is not believed to be gang-related, although the man in custody is known to police.
“The preservation of life and public safety are two of the utmost priorities for our officers,” said Richmond RCMP’s Cpl. Dennis Hwang.
“Gun calls are one of the most dangerous types of calls that we are confronted with during the course of our duties.
“We are pleased to have resolved this situation with the swift arrest of a suspect and without the loss of life.”
