UPDATE: Police-involved shooting under investigation

UPDATE: 5 a.m.

A police-involved shooting in West Kelowna on Wednesday happened in the area of Skyline Lane in Lakeview Heights where a suspect went into a porta-potty on an empty lot and stayed there for about 20 minutes.

Witnesses told Global News he eventually tried to make a run for it and was shot and taken away in an ambulance.

The Independent Investigations Office has taken control of the case.

No further details including the condition of the suspect have been released.

(Update by Russ Byth)

Police say incidents ‘no longer active’
Oct 18, 2023 | 2:55 PM

RCMP say the incidents in Kelowna and West Kelowna are no longer considered active, but police will be remaining in the area to continue the investigation.

Police say residents can safely return to their normal activities.

At this time, no further information is being released.

Police deal with unfolding incident
Original story

People at nearby businesses, homes and a high school were put under a “hold a secure” order on Wednesday as RCMP dealt with an unfolding event in Kelowna.

Officers say it’s part of an investigation into an incident that took place at a residence in the 700 block of Harvey Avenue.

“We are asking the public to avoid the area and anticipate traffic delays while this investigation continues,” media relations officer, Const. Mike Della-Paolera, said.

The students, and other nearby residents and workers were asked to remain in place until the all-clear signal was given, which has since happened.

“A related investigation is currently underway in West Kelowna. This investigation is also active and may result in traffic disruptions in the respective neighbourhood. Police are again reminding the public to remain out of the area,”Della-Paolera stated.

Media reports say a man was shot by officers near Skyline Road in West Kelowna, but police have yet to confirm those details.