The Kamloops RCMP is investigating a suspected homicide after finding a deceased man in a motel room.
Around midnight on May 31, Kamloops frontline officers were called to the 2500 block of the Trans-Canada Highway for a report of a person who had been shot.
Upon arrival, police located a deceased man in one of the rooms who had been shot.
“Although very early in the investigation, preliminary observations suggest the shooting was not random,” said Supt. Jeff Pelley.
“At this time, it’s too early to speculate on a motive or if it’s related to any other investigations currently occurring.”
Officers remain in the area and are expected to be nearby throughout the weekend as they secure the scene, canvas the neighbourhood and collect evidence.
“Anyone who witnessed or has information that could be related, including dash camera footage or security cameras that may have captured activity before, during, after the call to police, or in the hours following the incident, is asked to please connect with investigators as soon as possible,” said Staff Sgt. Todd Wiebe.
The BC Coroners Service is conducting a concurrent investigation into the death.
