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81-Year-Old Herbert Crowley Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Port Alberni Shooting
Herbert Crowley, 81, faces second-degree murder and attempted murder charges after a shooting linked to a dispute among acquaintances, police said.
- On March 15, 2026, Herbert Crowley, 81, of Port Alberni was charged with second-degree murder after a shooting at a Port Alberni trailer park.
- After a 911 call on March 13 shortly after 9 p.m., Port Alberni RCMP responded and found three men, including one with an apparent gunshot wound.
- First responders attempted life-saving measures, but the victim died at the scene, and the Vancouver Integrated Major Crime Unit is working closely with local RCMP.
- Authorities say Crowley remains in custody, and Jason Kerr, Vancouver Island Major Crimes Unit representative, said police 'worked tirelessly' to bring charges.
- Police describe the event as involving people who know each other, and RCMP say the shooting appears to be an isolated incident between people who know each other.
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81-Year-Old Port Alberni Man Charged With Second-Degree Murder After Fatal Shooting at Jaylee Mobile Park in Port Alberni BC
British Columbia 2026 Homicide Victim List Port Alberni RCMP, police were called to Jaylee Mobile Park on Upper Johnston Road shortly after 9 p.m. March 13th following reports that a man had been shot at a home in the park. When officers arrived, they discovered three adult men suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Emergency responders tried to perform life-saving measures, but one man was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not released…
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