POLICE – Man’s shooting death in motel room suspected of being a homicide

 A man found dead in a motel room early today is believed to be the victim of a homicide.

At about 12:08 a.m. today (May 31, 2024), Kamloops RCMP were called to the 2500-block of the Trans Canada Highway East for a report of a person who had been shot. Police found a dead man in one of the rooms.

“Although very early in the investigation, preliminary observations suggest the shooting was not random,” said Supt. Jeff Pelley, the Kamloops RCMP Detachment’s Officer in Charge.

“At this time, it’s too early to speculate on a motive or if it’s related to any other investigations currently occurring.”

Officers remained in the area this morning and police said a presence is likely to continue throughout the weekend as officers secure the scene, conduct neighbourhood canvassing, and collect evidence including video footage, that could be connected.

The Police Dog Service Unit, Serious Crimes Unit, General Investigations Support Team, Forensic Identification Services, and frontline police officers are all engaged in furthering the investigation.

“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 of Kamloops RCMP Investigative Services.

The BC Coroners Service is conducting a concurrent investigation.

Those with information that could be related are asked to contact the Kamloops RCMP Detachment at 250-828-3000 and reference file 2024-16432.