Saanich Police have disclosed additional information regarding the daylong closure of a section of the Galloping Goose Trail.
The popular trail was closed between Grange Road and McKenzie Avenue from around Monday, March 11th, to 11:45 a.m. on March 12th.
In an earlier update, police said they were searching the area for potential evidence related to a major crime investigation.
With the assistance of K9 units, a preliminary search was conducted last night, but due to the lack of daylight, the decision was made to secure the area overnight.
At daybreak, with the support of the Greater Victoria Public Safety Unit, a thorough search and canvassing of the area was conducted, which has now concluded.
In an update Tuesday night, police said the closure was initiated after a man showed up at a local hospital with gunshot wounds.
The injured individual’s wounds are not believed to be life-threatening, and police believe the man was targeted.
“Our detectives continue to investigate, including the connection of the shooting to the District of Saanich,” said a spokesperson with Saanich Police.
Throughout the course of Tuesday morning, a visible police presence could be observed along the Galloping Goose Trail, with officers systematically combing the grassed area in a coordinated formation.
Reports indicate that the investigation began shortly after 7 p.m. on Monday night, with armed police directing individuals away from the affected area of the trail.
Police did not indicate if a suspect had been arrested.
