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2 suspects in Campbell River homicide arrested after violent struggle

There was a violent struggle as two suspects were arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in Campbell River, B.C., according to police.

Police believe Wednesday morning shooting was targeted and the public is not at risk

Homicide investigators were called to a deadly shooting in the Vermont Drive area of Campbell River around 2:30 a.m.on Wednesday. (CHEK News)

There was a violent struggle as two suspects were arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in Campbell River, B.C., according to police.

One of the suspects was injured during the arrest, RCMP say, but no police officers were hurt.

The men were identified as suspects early in the investigation into Wednesday morning's homicide and they were tracked to Vancouver, according to an RCMPnews release.

Vancouver police officers helped with the arrest at around 5 p.m.

Police discovered the homicide victimafter responding to a report of shots fired in the Vermont Drive area of the cityaround 2:30 a.m. that day.Investigators believe the shooting was targetedand say there is little risk to the public.

Though the suspects are now in custody, no charges have been laid. Police are not releasing the names of the man who was killed or naming the suspects.