British Columbia 2026 Homicide Victim List

The BC RCMP Southeast District Major Crime Unit is now investigating the death of a man who was shot earlier this week in Lumby.

On March 3, 2026, around 4:20 p.m., Vernon North Okanagan RCMP responded to reports of gunfire on Schwartz Road in Lumby. When officers arrived, they found 60-year-old Corey Ott suffering from a gunshot wound.

Police arrested a suspect shortly after the incident, but the individual was later released without charges.

Ott was taken to hospital, where he underwent surgery for his injuries. He remained in care until March 6, 2026, when he died in hospital.

Following his death, the Southeast District Major Crime Unit took over the investigation.

Investigators are asking anyone who may have dash camera footage, video recordings, or other information from the Lumby area on March 3 between noon and 8 p.m. to contact the Southeast District Major Crime Unit information line.