Murder suspects identified

Photo: RCMP

Gordon Wayne Braaten, left, Hugh Alexander McIntosh

Kamloops RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in locating two men wanted for the murder of Jason Glover.

On Feb. 15, Glover was shot at a residence on Tranquille Road. He subsequently died in hospital.

Cpl. Jodi Shelkie said through investigation, the Kamloops RCMP Serious Crime Unit identified two suspects: Gordon Wayne Braaten and Hugh Alexander McIntosh.

Braaten and McIntosh have each been charged with Murder and Attempted Murder.

Braaten and McIntosh are from Kamloops, however, their current whereabouts is unknown. Both were previously known to police and known to be involved in the local drug trade,” said Shelkie. “It is believed this homicide was a targeted incident.”

Braaten is descibed as:

• Caucasian
• 35 years-old
• 6’ tall
• 165 lbs
• Short brown hair
• Green eyes
• Athletic build

McIntosh is described as:

• Caucasian
• 51 years-old
• 5’ 8” tall
• 190 lbs
• Shaved, balding brown hair
• Green eyes
• Medium build

“Braaten and McIntosh are considered armed and dangerous. If you know of their whereabouts, call 911 immediately, do not confront them. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477,” said Shelkie.

“Kamloops RCMP remains committed to ensuring the safety of our community. Our officers are working hard to identify, target and arrest individuals with ties to any of the recent violence.”