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New Westminster Police respond to gunfire

An argument between two New Westminster men ended in gunplay late Monday night. According to a New Westminster Police press release, a verbal argument escalated to a physical altercation and, eventually, one man being shot.

An argument between two New Westminster men ended in gunplay late Monday night.

According to a New Westminster Police press release, a verbal argument escalated to a physical altercation and, eventually, one man being shot.

"The victim received non-life threatening injuries, was treated at hospital and subsequently released," said acting Sgt. Bruce Carrie. "The victim is co-operating with the police investigation."

Carrie said the suspect has been identified but is still at large and police are looking for him.

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