Police say man, 38, was targeted in fatal Vernon shooting – Okanagan
A 38-year-old man is lifeless after being shot on Friday, say police.
The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP says the incident occurred simply earlier than 6 p.m. alongside the 5300 block of twenty fifth Avenue, with officers responding to a report of photographs fired at a residential constructing.
“Frontline officers responding to the placement discovered a 38-year-old man affected by gunshot wounds,” stated police. “The sufferer succumbed to his accidents and was pronounced deceased on the scene.”
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The detachment’s Critical Crimes Unit is conducting the investigation.
“Preliminary findings of the investigation recommend this to be a focused incident,” stated Vernon RCMP Insp. Blake MacLeod.
“The sufferer is understood to police and we don’t imagine the protection of the general public is in danger.”
MacLeod stated anybody who might have witnessed the capturing, or if they’ve potential dashcam or surveillance footage, is requested to contact the Vernon detachment at 250-545-7171.
