Public urged to avoid part of Cooper Road due to police incident

An unfolding police incident has Mounties in Kelowna advising the public to keep their distance.

RCMP have responded to report of a suspicious circumstance in the 1800-block of Cooper Road.

The investigation has required the area be shut down causing closures to numerous businesses.

Police are requesting that the public stay away from the area and use alternate routes for vehicular and pedestrian travel. The length of time these closures will remain in effect is unknown.

“This is an unfolding situation and details are minimal. More information will be made known as it learned as is appropriate,” stated an RCMP news release.