RCMP are investigating following a shooting near the Penticton-Naramata boundary Monday, July 13. Photographer: Adam Proskiw

One injured, one in custody following Penticton shooting

PENTICTON – A single victim is in hospital following a shooting incident on the outskirts of Penticton last night.

Penticton RCMP received reports of shots fired around 10:30 p.m. yesterday, July 13.

Police responded to a residence near the Penticton-Naramata boundary where they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to hospital for treatment.

A second male was taken into custody. 

"(The incident) has no relation to gang or underworld activity," RCMP say, adding both men knew each other.

Police are continuing their investigation this morning.

More details will be posted as they become available.

To contact the reporter for this story, email Steve Arstad at sarstad@infonews.ca or call 250-488-3065. To contact the editor, email mjones@infonews.ca or call 250-718-2724.

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I also spent several years at an Okanagan Falls based lumber mill, producing glued-wood laminated products.
As a member of the Kaleden community, I have been involved in the Kaleden Volunteer Fire Department for 22 years, and also serve as a trustee on the Kaleden Irrigation District board.
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