Chilliwack RCMP investigate early morning weapons incident near Central Elementary

CHILLIWACK — Chilliwack RCMP released details Wednesday (Nov. 23) of an early morning weapons incident that involved a man at a home about four blocks northeast of Central Elementary School just north of downtown Chilliwack Wednesday morning.

At approximately 8:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Chilliwack RCMP were called to a residence located in the 46100 block of Cleveland Avenue for a weapons-related call involving an individual in medical distress.

According to a news release from RCMP Sgt. Krista Vrolyk, police arrived on scene to discover a male suffering an extensive wound which required emergency medical attention. Emergency responders including B.C. Ambulance paramedics provided the individual with medical care before transferring him to hospital where he is being treated for non-life threatening injuries. Investigators remained on scene this morning but do not believe that there is any risk to the public.

A police officer could be seen inside Canfield Apartments at 46158 Cleveland Avenue this morning at approximately 10 a.m. still carrying out the investigation.