B.C. man expected to recover from serious injuries in targeted blast, police say

A piece of metal from an explosion inside a vehicle earlier this month in the B.C. interior went through the corner of a nearby house, police said this week.

On Wednesday, Trail RCMP released an update on the explosion, which occurred on the morning of Sept. 9 in Montrose, a community about 10 minutes east of Trail.

Police say a 41-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries in the blast. He was later found near his vehicle and received life-saving assistance from the public.

RCMP believe the incident was isolated, calling it a targeted explosion.

“Investigation found that a piece of metal from the explosion had traveled significantly away from the scene and passed through the corner of a neighborhood residence,” RCMP said Wednesday.

« He missed the owner by a narrow margin. »

The blast happened at a house along the 200 block of 8th Avenue just before 7 a.m.

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Police added that they « suspect the explosion may be related to organized crime and drug trafficking in the West Kootenay area, and are consulting with the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit. »

The RCMP added that the investigation is continuing and that the victim is expected to recover from his serious injuries.

If you have any information regarding this incident, video footage, or have seen suspicious individuals in the Montrose area around this date, please contact Trail RCMP at 250-364-2566.

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