471 Columbia Blvd West, the building where guns were reportedly shot around. (Lethbridge News Now)

By David Opinko

Police investigating reports of gunshots in west Lethbridge

Oct 21, 2019 | 10:02 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – UPDATE (2:20 pm): Lethbridge Police believe this was a targeted incident.

Inspector Jason Walper says a man was in his backyard on the 400 block of Columbia Boulevard West just before 8:00 am when someone in a white SUV pointed a gun at him.

As the resident fled the area, he told police that he heard a gun being fired.

“We believe this was a targeted incident. The victim and the subjects involved were known to each other. The exact motive, at this time, is still being investigated. This is very early on in the investigation and our officers are still trying to determine what the motive was.”

According to Walper, the SUV, which was stolen last week, was found in the Melcor Centre parking lot around 9:20 am.

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Two women were arrested after being seen leaving the vehicle, while a man who later walked into the SUV was also apprehended.

A fourth suspect was found later in the morning on the north side.

Two guns were confiscated

UPDATE (12:42 pm): Lethbridge Police have confirmed that four people were arrested.

There is no danger to the public at this time.

Charges are pending.

Firearms were recovered.

Original Story:

Lethbridge Police were informed of what is believed to be a gun or guns being fired on the west side.

According to police, the gunshots occurred in the 400 block of Columbia Blvd West but did not say what time.

LNN talked to a few residents in the area, who said it happened at 471 Columbia Blvd West. Although they gave a few conflicting reports on the timing, two people backed up a report from someone who lived in the same building that a loud bang was heard at approximately 7:40 am.

While several people heard gunshots, none actually saw what happened.

The resident from the same building told LNN that it took around 20 minutes for several police vehicles to arrive and were only on the scene for a brief period.

Police are asking the public to stay away from the area for the time being.

“This is a developing situation and further information will be provided as it becomes known,” reads a media release from Lethbridge Police Service.

We are expecting to learn more about the situation in the coming hours.