'Over 100' rounds fired during shootings in and around Merritt, B.C., mayor says

Nobody was hurt in a series of shootings in and around Merritt, B.C., before dawn on Tuesday despite dozens of rounds being fired, according to the city's mayor.

Shots were fired in Merritt,in the community of Coldwater to the city's southwest,and in theMamitLake Road area to the northbetween5 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. PT.

"There was over 100-plus rounds fired," Merritt MayorMichael Goetz said in an interview after speaking with police.

"Nobody was hit, nobody was hurt," he added. "I'm just grateful nobody was injured and that the RCMPwere on top of it as quickly as they were."

The Lower Nicola Indian Band issued a notice on its website Tuesdayasking its residents to stay inside, saying the suspect or suspects have been described as driving a dark pickup truck or jeep.

RCMP confirmed its officers are investigating the shootings, which are believed to have been targeted and connected.

"We do not believe there is any further risk to the public and will have a significant police presence in these areas as we move forward with the investigations," Sgt. Josh Rodawrote in a statement.

Mounties did not say whether any arrests have been made.

CBC News has contacted the detachment for more information.