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Police seek witnesses and video following violent outburst
Published 10:37 PDT, Thu July 28, 2022
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Richmond RCMP is seeking witnesses and video evidence following a violent outburst that happened yesterday (July 27).
Police responded around 4 p.m. to reports that an irate man was smashing vehicles and threatening people near the onramp to Highway 99 at Steveston Highway.
Initial reports alleged that the man was throwing a compressed air tank at vehicles and threatening bystanders. Upon arrival, officers encountered an extremely irate man who threatened to use the metal tank as a weapon against them.
The 56 year-old Richmond man was apprehended under Section 28 of the Mental Health Act and transported to a local hospital.
The investigation remains ongoing. Criminal charges may be considered at a later date.
Anyone who may have witnessed this incident, and who may have video evidence, is asked to contact Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212, quoting file number 2022-19901.