Police investigate two overnight shootings directed at house and vehicles

December 17, 2025 - Duncan, British Columbia
From: North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP

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File 2025-20114 / 2025-20234

North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP is investigating after receiving reports of shots fired at a residence on Jaynes Rd in North Cowichan and at two vehicles on Marchmont Rd in Duncan.

On December 15, 2025, at approximately 4:45 a.m., North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP responded to the 5800 block of Jaynes Rd in North Cowichan after several shots were heard. Initial patrols of the area did not yield any immediate results as to where the shots came from. The detachment’s Investigation Support Team and Street Crimes Unit along with a Police Service Dog attended to comb the area. Evidence retrieved at the scene indicated that a residence nearby was shot at. There were no reported injuries.

On December 17, 2025, at approximately 2:45 a.m., North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP responded to the 1000 block of Marchmont Rd after getting a report of shots heard and located two vehicles that were seemingly targeted.

An older model Jeep Cherokee was shortly located later engulfed on fire on Herd Rd, believed to be associated with this incident.

“While these incidents are concerning, investigators have reasons to believe this was not random, but rather targeted incidents”, said Corporal Alex Bérubé, spokesperson for the BC RCMP. “Police are actively exploring every possible avenue to gather all the necessary evidence to locate and arrest the suspect(s). Public safety is a priority and we are asking the public to assist us in our investigation to identify any suspect in order to prevent further similar incidents.”

These investigations are active, and no further details are available at this time.

Anyone with information, including surveillance footage of the area is asked to contact the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP at 250-748-5522.

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