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West Kelowna murder

RCMP have confirmed the Central Okanagan's first homicide of 2016.

Tura Stephen McCarty has been identified as the man found inside a vehicle on Bear Creek Road in West Kelowna last Wednesday morning.

McCarty, 22, was a resident of Summerland.

Investigators in the case are now reaching out to the public in hopes of determining McCarty's final moments.

“The RCMP strongly believes that this was not a random attack, and recognizes how crimes of this nature are disturbing to members of the community,” said Supt. Nick Romanchuk.

“I would like to assure the public that all the resources necessary for an investigation of this magnitude are in place and that every effort is being made to identify and apprehend the suspect as quickly as possible.”

The West Kelowna General Investigative Section has taken over the investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this incident or who had been in contact with Tura McCarty during the evening of Jan.5 and early morning hours of Jan. 6 is asked to call Cpl. Clayton Wiebe, of the West Kelowna RCMP at 250-768-2880. 

Remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, leaving a tip online at www.crimestoppers.net or by texting your tip to CRIMES (274637) ktown.



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