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UPDATED: Shooting in Vernon parking lot

Courtesy: Tanya Barnes

Police are investigating after a daylight shooting in Vernon.

Police were called to the 2700 block of 43rd Avenue just before noon, where they found a lone man in a vehicle with gunshot wounds.

The victim was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

“Preliminary information suggests this was a targeted event, and police do not feel public safety is at risk,” Const. Kelly Brett said in a news release. “Given the time of day and the location, it is fortunate no other people were injured during this incident.”

There was a lockdown at Seaton Secondary, but it has since ended. The incident does not affect the school, according to RCMP.

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The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone who saw or has information about the incident is asked to call Vernon RCMP at 250-545-7171.

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Watch Below: Kelly Hayes files a report from Vernon where RCMP are investigating a shooting that happened in a parking lot in the 2700 block of 43rd Avenue.

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