Oliver, BC, man shot dead

Oliver, BC – RCMP major crime detectives are investigating the murder of a 58-year-old man.

He was shot outside his home. Police were called to the house at 10:11 pm on July 17.

“RCMP received a report that a man had been shot outside his residence on Wilson Mountain Road in Oliver,” said Staff-Sgt. Annie Linteau.

“Upon attendance, police located the victim and provided immediate medical assistance. The 58-year-old victim was transported to hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.”

“Early indications are that the parties involved are known to each other,” said Linteau.

Anyone who has any information about this incident is asked to contact the Southeast District Major Crime Unit at 250-469-7800 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.”