By James Peters

Man in 20s

RCMP investigate shooting death in Merritt

Oct 15, 2020 | 12:37 PM

RCMP in Merritt are investigating a murder.

According to a news release issued by RCMP Southeast District spokesman Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey, police were called to the report of a shooting just before 1:00 a.m. Thursday (Oct. 15), in the 2600-block of Granite Avenue.

Officers arrived to find a man in medical distress. B.C. EHS attendants rushed the man to hospital, but he was later pronounced dead.

The victim has been identified as a Merritt man in his 20s.

RCMP believe the incident to be targeted and say they do not believe the public is at further risk.

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O’Donaghey said the Southeast District Major Crime Unit has taken over the investigation.

Anyone with information on the homicide is asked to contact RCMP at 1 (877) 987-8477 or Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 222-8477.

by James Peters

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