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Incident linked to shooting

RCMP in the North Okanagan have released a few more details in connection with a January shooting that sent a 49-year-old woman to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. 

In the early morning hours of Jan. 6, shots ran out in the 3700 block of 24tha ave. The incident left the neighbourhood on edge, despite RCMP stating it did not believe that "public safety is at risk.”

The investigation into the Jan. 6 shooting lead RCMP to a home on Okanagan Indian Band territory

On Jan. 11 a search warrant was executed at the home on Willow Shore Cresent.  

RCMP have not released details from the investigation on Jan. 11, but have stated that to date, charges have not been laid and the investigation is still ongoing. 

The 49-year old woman has since been released from the hospital and is recovering.

Investigators are seeking any information in relation to this incident and anyone with any information is asked to contact the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP at 250-545-7171. Or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or leaving a tip online at www.nokscrimestoppers.com



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