Video of suspect in Kelowna double shooting released by Mounties
Posted August 4, 2021 8:00 am.
Last Updated August 4, 2021 8:04 am.
KELOWNA (NEWS 1130) — New video has been released of the suspect in a daylight shooting that happened in a busy area of Kelowna over the long weekend.
On Saturday, two men were shot before 7 p.m. in the area of Pandosy Street and KLO Road, just blocks from the popular Boyce-Gyro beach park. RCMP believe the shooting was targeted.
Kelowna RCMP discovered an explosive device at the crime scene Saturday night and are searching for the suspect (Kelowna RCMP)
Kyle Gianis of West Kelowna was injured. The 37-year-old has ties to the ongoing gang conflict, and RCMP have issued a warning that anyone associating with him could become collateral damage if he is targeted again.
He has since been released from hospital.
A 25-year-old Surrey man remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries.
At the crime scene, investigators discovered an unexploded improvised device, which the RCMP’s Explosive Disposal Unit determined was a viable explosive.
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This device had the potential to cause significant damage to property and seriously injure members of the public that evening,
said Kelowna RCMP Insp. Beth McAndie.
The Kelowna RCMP says the device is a mark of a dramatic escalation in violence, and put innocent people in danger.
Mounties are working to catch anyone responsible, and have now released a surveillance video and images of the suspect allegedly fleeing the scene after the shooting.
The RCMP say the suspect in the video is wearing light coloured pants, and a light coloured sweatshirt with the hood pulled up.
Kelowna RCMP release images of the suspect connected to a targeted shooting in Kelowna over the long weekend (Kelowna RCMP)
We are releasing the video at the earliest opportunity in the hopes that someone from the community recognizes the clothing or distinctive gait of this person,
says Cpl. Jocelyn Noseworthy. If you believe you know who this suspect is, we ask you to do the right thing and identify them to us,” Kelowna RCMP wrote in a statement.
Watch: Kelowna RCMP release surveillance video after the double shooting
Witnesses reported a man leaving the scene in a silver SUV after the shooting.
No arrests have been made at this time.
Anyone with any additional information is asked to contact the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300, or make an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.crimestoppers.net
With files from Charlie Carey
