Police investigating alleged shooting of woman

RCMP are investigating after a woman came to Kelowna General Hospital with an apparent gunshot injury.

On Sunday (Mar. 21) at around 6:00 a.m., RCMP were called to the hospital where a woman suffering an apparent gunshot wound had attended seeking assistance.

The victim is receiving for treatment of what are believed to be serious injuries.

“Kelowna RCMP are on scene at a residence in the 100-block of Prior Road South in Kelowna in relation to this investigation,” stated Cpl Jocelyn Noseworthy, Media Relations Officer for the Kelowna RCMP. The investigation is still in its early stages and officers will be in the area for an undetermined period of time.

No further information is being released at this time, but Kelowna RCMP are urging anyone who witnessed or has knowledge of this crime to come forward to speak with police immediately.

Anyone with any additional information is asked to contact the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300, or remain completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or by leaving a tip online at www.crimestoppers.net