Update to unfolding incident 100-block of Adams Rd

Kelowna, Emergency Response Team

2024-03-27 20:34 PDT

File # 2024-15930

Kelowna RCMP advise that the incident contained to an address in the 100-block of Adams Rd has ended. There is no concern for public safety and Highway 97 is reopened in both directions.

This was a serious incident and in order to ensure everyone’s safety, it was necessary to shut down the highway and evacuate the surrounding areas until it ended Cpl. Michael Gauthier i/c Media Relations Unit. From the onset, this investigation required many resources including but not limited to General Duty, Investigative Services, Police Dog Services, the SED Emergency Response Team and the Kelowna Fire Department. Because this incident also included a structure fire in the location of interest, it will take some time before our officers can safely go in and continue the investigation.

What happened will come out in due course. In the meantime, thank you not only to all of our officers and the KFD for their hard work, but the public for understanding and the media for quickly sharing our directions.

Released by

Cpl. Michael Gauthier

Email: Kelowna_Media@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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