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Kamloops RCMP were called to the 2500-block of the Trans Canada Highway East for a report of a person who had been shot. Police arrived and located a deceased man in one of the rooms on May 31, 2024, at approximately 12:08 a.m.

Investigators said preliminary observations suggest the shooting was not random. At this time, it’s too early to speculate on a motive or if it’s related to any other investigations currently occurring said Supt. Jeff Pelley, the Kamloops RCMP Detachment’s Officer in Charge.

Officers remain in the area this morning and a presence is likely to continue throughout the weekend, as officers secure the scene, conduct neighbourhood canvassing, and collect evidence, including video footage that could be connected. The Police Dog Services, Serious Crime Unit, General Investigations Support Team, Forensic Identification Services, and frontline police officers are all engaged in furthering the investigation.

The BC Coroners Service is conducting a concurrent investigation.

Anyone who witnessed or has information that could be related, including dash camera footage or security cameras that may have captured activity before, during, after the call to police, or in the hours following the incident, is asked to please connect with investigators as soon as possible.