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Kelowna senior arrested after report of shots fired inside home

Police descend on a Cadder Ave. home after reports of shots fired. Michael Schwarz\Submitted

A 70-year-old Kelowna man was arrested after RCMP responded to a report of shots fired at an Okanagan home.

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Kelowna RCMP said it received a report around 4:30 p.m. Saturday of a firearm being pointed at a man in the 700 block of Cadder Avenue in Kelowna.

Further information was provided that the firearm was subsequently discharged inside the residence, police said.

Two Kelowna Mounties stand outside a home where shots were allegedly fired on Friday. Submitted

Kelowna RCMP set up containment around the home and all occupants safely exited the residence.

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The 70-year-old suspect was arrested without incident, police said.

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Officers allegedly located and seized a rifle from inside the residence.

“There is no evidence to suggest that the firearm was discharged at anyone,” Cpl. Jocelyn Noseworthy said.

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“Regardless, it is extremely fortunate no one was injured as a result of this dangerous situation.”

The suspect was released on conditions for a future court date.

The matter has been referred to the BC Prosecution Service for charge approval.

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