A 43-year-old man has died after a shooting in Williams Lake early this morning.

North District RCMP Corporal Madonna Saunderson says police were called to a home just before 1 a.m. this morning to reports of shots fired.

She says the shooting victim was lying on the driveway when police arrived.

“The 43-year-old man was taken to hospital where he succumbed to injuries sustained,” Saunderson says.

“Williams Lake general investigations section, with support from the North District major crime unit, are actively investigating this priority offence, and are looking to the public for any information they may have. If you have any information, or know of any suspicious activity leading up to the offence, certainly please contact the Williams Lake RCMP or Crimestoppers.”

Saunderson couldn’t comment on any possible motive for the shooting or on any suspects connected to the incident.