RCMP investigating after man shot dead in Prince George

RCMP are requesting the public's assistance as theyinvestigate a homicide in Prince George on Friday night.

According to a release, police received a report of possible shots fired in the area ofthe 700 block of Johnson Street at around 5 p.m. onDec. 14.

They found a 30-year-old man outside a residence suffering from what appeared to be a gunshot wound. He was taken to hospital, where he died shortly afterwards.No suspects were found at the scene.

Police say that while the investigation is in its early stages, they believethe attack was targeted and that the public is not at risk.

The Prince George RCMP's Serious Crime Unit have been called in to lead the investigation.

Anyone that may have witnessed this incident or have outdoor surveillance imagesare asked to contactPrince George RCMP at(250) 561-3300or anonymously contact Crime Stoppers at1(800) 222-8477or online atwww.pgcrimestoppers.bc.ca.