Man charged in domestic violence shooting

RCMP have arrested and charged a man for attempted murder of a woman in a shooting incident earlier this month.

On March 21, a 29-year-old Kelowna woman was brought to the Kelowna General Hospital suffering from a gunshot wound.

RCMP began an investigation which led to a residence in the 100-block of Prior Road South in Kelowna, where the incident is alleged to have taken place.

The investigation led to the arrest of 52-year-old Kelowna resident Darin Holden who has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a firearm contrary to prohibition. He has been remanded in custody until his next court appearance on April 1, 2021.

“This is believed to have been an act of interpersonal violence. This kind of violence is extremely traumatic, and should have no place in our community,” Supt. Kara Triance, Officer-In-Charge of the Kelowna RCMP, said. “Our domestic violence unit is working with the injured individual to ensure she has ongoing support and services as this matter progresses through the court process.”