Man shot and killed in hotel parking lot

The RCMP’s Southeast District Major Crime Unit (SED MCU) is investigating a homicide in the Shuswap.

Police say a man was found dead after being shot in the parking lot of the Best Western Hotel in Sicamous.

Staff Sergeant Jason Smart of the unit said on Saturday, February 24, at 4:50 p.m., Sicamous RCMP received a report of the shooting at 806 Trans-Canada Highway.

Upon arrival, police located a deceased male in the parking lot, and based on evidence collected and witness statements, the death was deemed to be a homicide.

“The initial investigation leads us to believe this was an isolated, targeted incident and there is no ongoing risk to the public,” Smart said. “This investigation is in its infancy and investigators will be looking at all avenues in an effort to determine what occurred and who was involved.”

Investigators have identified a distinct looking, black, Mercedes G-Wagon seen fleeing the area of the hotel, last known to be travelling westbound on the Trans-Canada Highway, and are asking anyone who may have seen this vehicle around Sicamous on the day of the shooting to call police.

“In investigations like this, early tips and information from the public can be crucial,” Smart added. “We are reaching out to the public and asking them to please provide us with any video surveillance, cellphone or dash-cam footage in the Sicamous area from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on February 24, 2024.”

As a result of the shooting, there will be an increased police presence in the community as major crime investigators utilize a number of support units to assist in the investigation.

Police are asking anyone with information to call the BC RCMP SED MCU information line at 1-877-987-8477.