Community Safety Alert: RCMP Investigating Moccasin Flats Shooting in Prince George
Section 1: The Alert
Prince George RCMP are investigating a shooting that took place at a vacant lot on Lower Patricia Boulevard, commonly known as Moccasin Flats. The incident occurred on the evening of Sunday, March 22, 2026, and has prompted a significant police presence in the area.
Officers responded just after 7:00 p.m. following reports of gunfire. On arrival, police located two individuals inside a trailer at the site, both suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The victims were taken to hospital for medical treatment. The area remains under active investigation as officers, including specialized forensic units, continue to gather evidence and seek information from the public.
Section 2: Official Details
According to the official file (File #2026-8413), the key details of the incident and investigation are as follows:
- On Sunday, March 22, 2026, shortly after 7:00 p.m., police received a report of shots fired near a vacant lot along Lower Patricia Boulevard in Prince George, British Columbia, an area locally referred to as Moccasin Flats.
- Responding officers located two people inside a trailer at that location. Both were suffering from what appeared to be gunshot wounds.
- Both injured individuals were transported by emergency services to hospital for treatment of their injuries. The RCMP release does not provide further details on their condition.
- Members of the Prince George RCMP, including the Forensic Identification Unit, have been on scene since the report came in, conducting a detailed examination and collecting physical and digital evidence.
- The investigation is ongoing, and no further information on possible suspects or motive has been released at this time.
The RCMP are actively requesting assistance from the community to help move this case forward. Investigators are looking for:
- Witnesses who were in or around Moccasin Flats between 6:30 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. on March 22, 2026, and who may have seen people or vehicles moving through the area.
- Anyone who has video surveillance (home or business) or dash camera footage that may have captured activity in or near the vacant lot, or along Lower Patricia Boulevard, during that same timeframe.
Public Assistance Request – How to Help
The Crime Canada community is urged to assist if they can. If you have information or relevant footage from the timeframe of 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. around Moccasin Flats:
- Contact the Prince George RCMP non-emergency line (number as provided by local detachment) and ask to speak with an officer regarding File #2026-8413.
- Information can also be submitted anonymously through Northern B.C. Crime Stoppers if you prefer not to identify yourself.
Even small details—such as noticing unfamiliar vehicles, people running, loud sounds, or anything out of place—may be important to investigators.
Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
Gun violence in public or semi-public spaces, such as vacant lots and informal gathering areas, poses a serious risk not only to those directly targeted but to everyone in the surrounding community. At CrimeCanada.ca, our mission is to support safer neighbourhoods across British Columbia by amplifying official alerts and encouraging timely community cooperation with police investigations.
Areas like Moccasin Flats can attract a mix of vulnerable residents, temporary encampments, and through-traffic, similar to patterns seen in other communities across the province. For a broader understanding of risk levels in comparable communities, residents can review local data such as the Siska Flat crime statistics and safety trends. While each location is unique, examining regional data helps residents recognize patterns and understand why promptly reporting suspicious activity—such as hearing gunshots, seeing armed individuals, or noticing unusual late-night vehicle traffic—is essential.
For personal safety in and around areas like Moccasin Flats, residents are encouraged to:
- Avoid isolated or poorly lit vacant lots at night whenever possible.
- Call 9-1-1 immediately if you hear shots or witness a violent incident; do not attempt to approach or intervene.
- Document what you safely can as a witness (time, descriptions of people and vehicles, direction of travel) and provide it to police.
- Use dash cameras or exterior security cameras responsibly; footage can be crucial evidence in investigations like this one.
Community members who remain alert, share credible information, and cooperate with official investigations play a direct role in reducing violence and improving safety for everyone in Prince George and across British Columbia.
Official Source & Community Safety
This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the british-columbia community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.
Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.