Vernon shooting leaves woman fighting for her life

A 49-year-old woman is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after an early morning shooting Saturday in Vernon.

The Vernon RCMP general investigative section has taken lead of the investigation.

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Police say they were called to the 3700 block of 24th Avenue shortly after 1 a.m. on Saturday.

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The injured woman was found inside an apartment.

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“The investigation is in its early stages,” Const. Kelly Brett said. “However, preliminary information suggests that this was not a random attack. Police do not believe that public safety is at risk.”

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No further information is being released at this time, but RCMP are asking witnesses to come forward by calling the Vernon RCMP detachment or Crime Stoppers.