BC RCMP Southeast District Major Crime Unit is now looking for a distinct looking black Mercedes G-Wagon seen fleeing the Sicamous Best Western parking lot where a man was found shot to death Saturday, Feb. 24.
At 4:50 p.m., Sicamous RCMP received a report of a shooting in the parking lot of the Best Western Hotel located at 806 Trans-Canada Highway. Upon arrival, police located one deceased male outside of the hotel.
Based on evidence collected and witness statements, this death is deemed to be a homicide and Southeast Major Crime Unit now have conduct of the investigation, said Staff Sgt. Jason Smart on Sunday.
鈥淭he initial investigation leads us to believe this was an isolated, targeted incident and there is no ongoing risk to the public. This investigation is in its infancy and investigators will be looking at all avenues in an effort to determine what occurred and who was involved,鈥� said Smart.
Investigators with SED MCU have identified a distinct looking, black, Mercedes G-Wagon seen fleeing the area of the hotel, last known to be travelling westbound on the Trans-Canada Highway. RCMP are asking anyone who may have seen this vehicle around Sicamous on the day of the shooting to call police.
鈥淚n investigations like this, early tips and information from the public can be crucial,鈥� added S/Sgt. Smart. Police are reaching out to the public and asking them to please provide them with any video surveillance, cellphone or dashcam footage in the Sicamous area from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Feb. 24.
Because of the shooting, there will be an increased police presence in the community as major crime investigators utilize a number of support units to assist in the investigation.
Investigators are asking anyone with information to call the BC RCMP SED MCU information line at 1-877-987-8477.
