Image: Chilliwack RCMP / A photo of a real Glock 19x and the seized replica.

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Youth arrested

Youth arrested following firearm threat incident: Chilliwack RCMP

Oct 2, 2025 | 4:18 PM

CHILLIWACK — A spokesperson for the Chilliwack RCMP says a 17-year-old male has been arrested following a firearm threat incident earlier this week.

According to a statement from RCMP Sgt. Alexandra Mulvihill, Mounties in Chilliwack were dispatched Tuesday morning, Sept. 30 at about 12:47 a.m. for a report from a member of the public about male youths at the intersection of Promontory Road and Teskey Road in which one of the male youths had pointed a handgun at him and made verbal threats.

Sgt. Mulvihill says a coordinated response involving multiple officers was immediately dispatched to the area. Upon arrival, police observed four male youths fleeing the scene. Frontline officers engaged in a foot pursuit and successfully arrested three of the individuals.

One of the arrested males matched the description provided by the complainant as the male who had pointed the firearm at him. Sgt. Mulvihill said a search of the suspect revealed a tan replica Glock 19X handgun tucked into the waistband of his pants. There was no ability during the incident for the complainant, or responding officers, to know the firearm was a replica, which posed a serious risk to public safety.

No injuries were reported.

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The suspect, a 17-year-old male from Chilliwack, was transported to Chilliwack RCMP cells and held in custody pending a bail hearing. He has since been released to the care of his guardian under court-imposed conditions.

Charges sworn include:

• Assault with a weapon
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

While the youth does not have a criminal record, he is well known to police.

“This incident underscores the dangers posed by replica firearms and the importance of swift, coordinated police response.” “Police must treat all firearm-related reports as real and respond accordingly to protect the public. Individuals who openly carry replica firearms in public should expect a high-risk police response,” said Sgt. Alexandra Mulvihill, spokesperson for the Chilliwack RCMP.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Chilliwack RCMP or Crime Stoppers anonymously.