Kelowna RCMP asking for public’s help to identify suspect vehicle in shooting

KELOWNA – RCMP have released a photo of a car investigators believe was involved in a shooting in Kelowna on Jan. 31.

James Leon Barg, 49, was reported as the man who was shot inside a home in the 1900 Block of Baron Road.

He suffered cardiac arrest and is still in hospital recovering, RCMP Cpl. Jesse O'Donaghey stated in a news release issued today, March 7.

Police recovered a white Chevrolet Malibu, four-door-sedan that they believe was involved in the shooting.

"Investigators want to hear from anyone who has knowledge of who would have been operating the Chevolet Malibu or an occupant inside that suspect vehicle on the night of the Baron Road shooting," Cpl. Jesse O'Donaghey says in the release.

RCMP are asking for anyone who knows who was driving this car or have any other information to contact the Serious Crime Unit Tip Line at 250-470-6236. Or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or by leaving a tip online at www.crimestoppers.net.

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