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RCMP in Vernon are hoping any witnesses will come forward after shots were fired around midnight Friday in a residential area.

It happened in the 1700 block of 43 Street, a residential block in the city’s Okanagan Landing neighbourhood.

Police said officers haven’t found any evidence that anyone was hurt by the shots.

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“Officers conducted neighbourhood inquiries and spoke to potential witnesses to obtain further information,” Const. Kelly Brett said in a media release.

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Police said, “evidence was found confirming shots were fired and a possible vehicle involved.”

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RCMP did not answer questions about whether any structures were hit or if officers have a suspect saying “the investigation is still in the early stages.”

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