News release

Police seeking video footage of shooting

February 25, 2026 - Port Hardy, British Columbia
From: Port Hardy and Port Alice RCMP

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File 2026-549

Port Hardy RCMP are seeking assistance from the public after they located a vehicle with evidence of bullet holes.

In the morning of February 15^th, 2026 Port Hardy RCMP responded to a reports of shots fired on Chancellor Heights. Upon attendance, police located a vehicle with evidence of bullet holes but no occupants inside. A substantial neighborhood canvass was completed with witness statements and video footage obtained.

Police are requesting any member of the public who may have residential video surveillance, dash camera footage or smart phone footage from February 15^th, 2026 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. in the area of bound by Douglas St, Park Dr and Trustee Road to email it to this link: RCMP Evidence Submission Portal, or scan the attached QR code. It is believed this shooting was targeted and the investigation is on going to identify those involved. 

“Violence, whether targeted or not, affects everyone in the community and we seek to hold those who are undermining the safety of our community, accountable”, stated S/Sgt. Kim Rutherford, detachment commander of Port Hardy RCMP. 

If you have information related to this event please contact Port Hardy RCMP at 250-949-6335 or if you wish to remain confidential call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 

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