UPDATE: 12:10 p.m.

Police in Kelowna are searching for an SUV they say may have been involved in a shooting Monday morning.

A man was shot in the leg at McCurdy Road and Highway 97 just after 10 a.m.

He was taken to hospital by a witness.

RCMP in marked and unmarked vehicles scoured the area, focusing their presence at Winroc, a construction supply business.

"RCMP are searching for a vehicle, a lowered grey full sized GMC SUV, in which investigators believe may have been involved in this incident," said Const. Jesse O’Donaghey in a news release.

"The investigation is in its early stages. However, the RCMP do not believe that this was a random attack."

Anyone with information is asked to call the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300. Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477, leaving a tip online at crimestoppers.net or texting CRIMES (274637) ktown.

Photo: David Wylie

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Police are currently scouring an area near McCurdy Corner after a reported shooting in Kelowna this morning.

Police rushed to the scene at Winroc, off McCurdy Road, just after 10 a.m.

A police helicopter could be seen circling overhead, and police are reportedly searching for the alleged gunman.

An RCMP officer on scene confirmed to Castanet that a shooting had taken place. 

Castanet will have more details as soon as they are available.

– with files from David Wylie