Update: suspect arrested in July shooting investigation

Kamloops City

2023-08-18 13:45 PDT

File # 2023-27542

Kamloops police are anticipating charge recommendations for a July 31 North Shore shooting
investigation, following an arrest yesterday.

On Aug. 17, 2023, the Kamloops General Investigations Support Team, accompanied by frontline
officers and members of the Targeted Enforcement and Serious Crimes units, executed search
warrants at two locations on the North Shore. A man was arrested as part of the ongoing
investigation that began on July 31, when a woman was shot near Schubert Drive and Richmond
Avenue, resulting in serious injuries.

Although this incident is believed to be targeted, this kind of offence impacts the safety of a
community; addressing such violence and advancing its corresponding investigations remains a
priority for our detachment, said Superintendent Jeff Pelley, Kamloops RCMP Detachment Officer in
Charge Thankfully, with the diligent efforts of our investigators and support from the public, we
have been able to identify and arrest a suspect, who was taken into custody, then released by police
on a series of conditions and a court date, as per process. Charge recommendations will be
submitted as part of the consideration and approval procedures.

While the arrest of a suspect may bring comfort to some, it’s important to note the investigation is
still ongoing and anyone with information that may be related is asked to contact police as soon as
possible, added Supt. Pelley.

Those who have information related to the July 31 investigation can contact the Kamloops RCMP
Detachment at 250-828-3000 and reference file 2023-27542.

Released by

Cpl. Crystal Evelyn

Email: crystal.evelyn@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Website: kamloops.rcmp.ca

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