Police converged on a Vernon convenience store after a shooting Friday.
A 32-year-old man was wounded in the shoulder outside of the 7-Eleven on 39th Avenue just after 11:15 p.m.
“No one expects this kind of thing to happen,” said Gord Molendyk, RCMP spokesperson.
The incident occurred while the victim was inside his vehicle in the parking lot.
“An individual jumped into the vehicle, produced a gun and demanded his wallet,” said Molendyk.
The victim fled the vehicle and was shot in the shoulder.
He ran towards the store but was assaulted by two other individuals.
RCMP were called and once on scene, a search for the suspects began. Shortly after that, two individuals were arrested.
“We are continuing to search for a third individual in this case,” said Molendyk, who believes that person is the alleged shooter.
There is nothing to indicate the victim knew the suspects.
“We’re in the early stages of the investigation but the motive appears to be robbery,” said Molendyk.
The two suspects arrested — one who is known to police — are expected to appear in court Monday.
The victim has been released from hospital.
