Youth arrested after teen shot in neck with BB gun: VPD

Vancouver police say a youth has been arrested after a teenager was shot in the neck with a BB gun Monday night near Point Grey Secondary School in Kerrisdale.

The victim was approached by a group at about 9:45 p.m., according to Vancouver Police Department. The group left and later returned, when one youth allegedly fired the BB gun.

Police say the victim was not injured. Officers arrested a suspect nearby and seized a BB gun, a knife and a can of bear spray. A violation ticket was issued for possession of the bear spray.

The investigation is continuing and police will submit a report to Crown counsel.