RCMP say no suspects sought after fatal shooting of two B.C. men

NAKUSP, B.C. – Mounties are investigating the deaths of two men after a shooting in the Central Kootenay region of British Columbia.

Nakusp RCMP say they received reports Monday afternoon of possible shots fired in the community of Needles, about 130 kilometres southeast of Vernon.

Officers secured the scene until an emergency response team arrived.

An 83-year-old man and 58-year-old man were found dead in two separate neighbourhood residences, both suffering from gunshot wounds.

Mounties say they're not looking for any suspects, but the major crimes unit and coroners service are investigating.

Investigators say they have been in contact with the victims' next of kin.

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Taylor Rae

Taylor Rae

Before university, Taylor spent a year abroad living in Thailand which encouraged her to finish her degree studying in Turkey, both experiences have made her an avid traveller. Taylor graduated from Thompson Rivers University with a degree in Communications and Public Relations. Although born on the coast, Taylor has lived the majority of her life in Kamloops and enjoys what the region has to offer. In her spare time, you can find Taylor volunteering in the community or out on an adventure with her friends and her dogs.