Senior arrested after report of shots fired at residence

A 70-year-old man is facing potential charges after RCMP responded to a report of shots fired at a residence in Kelowna.

Just after 4:30 p.m. on March 28, RCMP received a report of a firearm being pointed at a man in at a residence in the 700 block of Cadder Avenue in Kelowna. Further information was provided that the firearm was subsequently discharged inside the residence.

RCMP contained the area and safely brought all the occupants out of the residence. A 70-year-old man was identified as the suspect and arrested without incident.

Officers located and seized a rifle from inside the residence.

“There is no evidence to suggest that the firearm was discharged at anyone,” said Cpl. Jocelyn Noseworthy, media relations officers. “Regardless, it is extremely fortunate no one was injured as a result of this dangerous situation,”

The suspect was released on conditions for a future court date. The matter has been referred to the BC Prosecution Service for charge approval.