Man shot in face with pellet gun
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Updated: July 16, 2009 9:50 AM
A 33-year-old Victoria man was shot in the face with a pellet gun as he dropped off his daughter at a residence in Vic West yesterday.
Witnesses to the incident in the 500 block of William Street called police at 2:45 p.m.
As Victoria police approached, the suspect ran.
Police caught up to him on Kimta Road and later found the weapon under a vehicle along the way.
The 17-year-old suspect initially lied about his name. Upon learning his true identity, however, police learned the man had outstanding warrants for violating court conditions stemming from an alleged aggravated assault.
Two other men, found inside the same house from which the suspect emerged, were taken into custody. One, an 18-year-old man, is considered a suspect in the case and was released on a promise to appear in court.
The victim, 33, suffered minor injuries.
rholmen@saanichnews.com
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