Shooting near Peachland leaves one injured, RCMP investigating

A man was taken to hospital with an apparent gunshot wound on Sunday after an alleged shooting that took place south of Peachland.

RCMP said it received a report of a shooting in the 7200-block of Highway 97 shortly before 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey with Kelowna RCMP said, “Early indicators suggest that the incident was isolated in nature, and police do not believe that the general public is at further risk.”

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The victim’s injuries are considered to be non-life threatening.

West Kelowna RCMP has taken over the investigation, which remains in its early stages.

Police say they are searching for a male suspect who was wearing a black t-shirt and a face covering at the time of the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to call West Kelowna RCMP, or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers.

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