At 7:41 am on May 16, Powell River RCMP received a report of shots fired on Serendipity Road, south of the city.
The complainant reported that a bullet was shot through a bedroom window of his residence. On May 20, with the assistance of Vancouver Island Emergency Response Team and Forensic Identification members, Powell River RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence in the 9900 block.
Police seized a total of 18 firearms, and ammunition, and continue to investigate the criminal offence of careless use of a firearm.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Powell River RCMP at 604.485.6255, or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS (8477) or online at bccrimestoppers.com.
Powell River RCMP reported 97 total calls for service from May 18 to 24, including nine thefts, two for impaired driving, four assaults, one for mischief and five related to mental health.
