Kamloops RCMP seek witnesses after man with gunshot wound arrives at hospital

A man showed up at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops early yesterday morning with a gun shot wound on his hand.

Kamloops RCMP was notified yesterday, Sept. 28, and began its investigation, according to an RCMP media release. Police said the shooting is an an isolated incident.

"The Kamloops RCMP is currently investigating this incident and at this time it does not appear to pose a risk to the public," Kamloops RCMP Sgt. Darren Michels said in the release.

RCMP will not be releasing further information while the investigation continues.

Anyone who witnessed or has information related to the incident can contact the Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-822-TIPS and reference Kamloops police file number 2021-34181.

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