RCMP have released more information on a frightening incident on Random Island on Saturday that resulted in a caution for residents to take shelter.
Police were called to a reported shooting in the area of Robinson’s Bight on Random Island Saturday afternoon. Police say a car had left the road after being shot at by the driver of a black BMW, which sped away from the scene.
There were no injuries.
Police put up roadblocks and recommended that people in the area stay put while they investigated, however the suspect car fled the area before officers arrived.
Later that afternoon, Bay Roberts RCMP responded to a report of a black BMW on fire near Makinsons. It’s believed to be the same one involved in the shooting on Random Island.
Anyone with information can call 709-772-5433.