RCMP investigate homicide in West Kelowna

RCMPin West Kelownaare investigatingthe shooting death of a man on Sunday morning.

The investigation closed a stretch of Highway 97 for several hours until the early afternoon.

A written statement from theRCMP's Southeast District Major Crime Unit said officers were calledto investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting, which happenednear Highway 97 between Butt and Grizzly roads.

The statement said the shooting appears to be targeted.The BC Coroners Service has been notified and is also investigating.

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Investigators are askinganyone who was in thearea between 3:30 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. on Sunday who might have information about the incidentto call 1-877-987-8477.

RCMP are also asking motorists with dashcams who travelled the highway at that time to contact them.