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51-year-old man identified as victim of 'suspicious' death in Princeton

The victim in a “suspicious” death in the Southern Interior last week has been identified.

On Thursday, the Princeton RCMP said Donald (Donnie) Lyons, 51, was found dead at a house on Princeton Summerland Road.

At about 2:30 pm on June 15, the RCMP responded to a report of shots being fired.

Officers located Lyons shortly after.

“While the investigation is still in its early stages, police believe the shooting was targeted,” said Staff Sergeant Jason Smart, NCO i/c of the Southeast District MCU.

“There is no risk to public safety at this time.”

Mounties are asking for the public's help in furthering the investigation.

Anyone who travelling on Princeton Summerland Road between 1 and 3 pm on June 15 had has dash cam footage or observed anything suspicious is asked to call the Major Crime Unit’s tip line at 1-877-987-8477.

If you have information related to the investigation, the RCMP ask that you refer to file 2024E-12292.

Thumbnail photo credit: BC RCMP file picture


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