Man found dead in vineyard, murder charge laid

The RCMP’s Major Crime Unit is investigating the shooting death of a man in a South Okanagan vineyard.

On July 19, RCMP were called to a vineyard on Ryegrass Road in Oliver, where they confirmed a man was shot and killed.

“The suspect departed the scene prior to police arriving. Later that day, police located the suspect at his residence, where he was arrested,” Cpl James Grandy said.

Oliver resident, Pedro Murillo, has been charged with second degree murder, and remains in custody.

Investigators ask for anyone who was in the area of Ryegrass Road in the afternoon of July 19, and saw anything of note, or who has video in the area, to please contact them.

The investigation is in its preliminary stages, with no identified risk to the public.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call 1-877-987-8477.