GEARY, N.B. – A 39-year-old man remains in serious but stable condition after being shot while asleep in a camper at Speedway 660 in Geary.
The incident happened around 5 p.m. Saturday, during the races that happen most Saturdays at Speedway 660.
RCMP believe the bullet came from the property beside the Speedway’s campground where people were target practicing.
“We heard some people screaming, and we went over and there was a lady who said her son had been shot so we went in to help with him, and people went to try to find the shooters to tell them what had happened,” said Corrie Oblenenis, a resident of the campground.
One of the owner’s of the speedway told Global News the property has been a popular spot for target practice for years.
Oblenenis said a friend called 9-1-1 while she helped control the bleeding.
RCMP confirmed the man was hit by one bullet and was seriously hurt. He remains at the Saint John Regional Hospital.
They do believe it was an accident but are still interviewing witnesses.
“There could be charges, depending on the outcome of the investigation,” said Cst. Jullie Rogers-Marsh.
Because the incident happened at the Speedway, on a busy racing day, help wasn’t far away.
“We have a fully-equipped emergency response team here at the Speedway site at all times, and they were on the scene immediately,” said Roy.
Roy said he’ll be contacting the property owner to ensure something like this never happens again.
“It was never a concern, we always assumed people knew what they were doing and what direction they were shooting, but obviously freak things can happen,” he said.
Roy suggested more signs or fencing could help.
“I’m going to contact the owners of the property and see what we can do about posting it, maybe gating off the road.”
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