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RCMP shooting suspects named

Shawn Adam Wysynski and Michael Edward Ellis have been identified as the two male suspects in Tuesday's shooting incident with police.

Wysynski , 32, has an outstanding warrant for failure to comply with a probation order that has been in effect since February of  2012 stemming from an incident that occurred in Kelowna.

Ellis, 39, also has an outstanding warrant from June 2012, on possession and trafficking of a controlled drug or substance act, stemming from an incident in the Columbia Valley.

Although both men are known to police, RCMP are not saying if these men have gang ties.

Both men will appear in court on Thursday, in Kelowna.

As a result of the incident five RCMP officers have been placed on restricted non-operational duties until a fitness for duty test.

Cpl. Dan Moskaluk says this assessment is conducted to ensure the well being of these officers, prior to them commencing operational duties.

Another suspect, a 19-year-old woman, remains in hospital, her identity is not being released.

Southeast Serious Crimes Unit is still investigating this incident as the crime scenes span from Kelowna to Swan Lake to Vernon.

Anyone who may have witnessed Tuesday's incident is asked to called RCMP or Crimestoppers.

If you have photos or video send them to [email protected]



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