British Columbia

West Kelowna shooting leaves driver injured, alleged gunman run down

West Kelowna RCMP say a bike-riding 29-year-old man was arrested after allegedly shooting a 48-year-old man Tuesday night.

RCMP say they believe the attack was targeted

York Regional Police say they have arrested a man wanted on a Canada-warrant for first degree murder in a Vaughan shooting that left another man dead.
West Kelowna RCMP say the shooting occurred Tuesday night at Hudson Road near Highway 97. (The Canadian Press)

A man was shot multiple times in West Kelowna Tuesday night during what police say was a targeted attack.

West Kelowna RCMP say the 48-year-old victim was in a vehicle when he met up with a man on a bicycle at Hudson Road near Highway 97.

The cyclist allegedly produced a firearm and started shooting at the driver. Then, police say, the driver hit the cyclist with his vehicle.

The driver was rushed to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

RCMP used a police dog to find and arrest the alleged gunman, a 29-year-old West Kelowna man, who they say was hiding in the vicinity.

Cst. Jesse O'Donaghey says the suspect was suffering from what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries and remains in custody.

RCMP say they are investigating and charges have yet to be filed.

With files from Brady Strachan