A gun-toting man suspected in a domestic assault incident is in custody after a standoff northwest of Prince George.
On Jan. 30 at 11:16 a.m., Prince George RCMP received a complaint of a domestic assault with a firearm that occurred on Jan. 29 near Nukko Lake. Upon arrival, police discovered a lone, intoxicated male in the residence with a firearm.
The RCMP Emergency Response Team, police dog service and negotiators were called out to assist general duty members.
After many hours of negotiations, the 48-year-old man surrendered to police without incident just after 8 a.m. on Jan. 31.
Prince George RCMP will be recommending charges of pointing a firearm and uttering threats.
If you have any information about this or any other criminal offence, contact the Prince George RCMP at (250) 561-3300 or anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1(800)222-TIPS (8477).
