Penticton RCMP investigating daylight shooting at ‘known problem property’

An RCMP patch is seen during a news conference about the city's municipal police force transition in Surrey, B.C. on Friday, April 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Shots were fired at a Penticton home police describe as a “known problem property” Monday morning.

Officers were called to the scene on the 400 block of Winnipeg Street just before 10 a.m., according to the RCMP, which said no one was injured and the shooting is believed to have been targeted. The incident marks the second shooting in a month at the home, Mounties said.

“Police remain vigilant in monitoring activities associated with the home. Police are actively working to identify and locate those responsible,” a news release from the detachment said.

Penticton RCMP also said the property will be reported to a newly created municipal team tasked with “addressing properties that generally have significant detrimental impact on surrounding areas.” That team includes police, firefighters, bylaw officers, and building inspectors.

“It is another tool when traditional attempts by any of the city departments have not resulted in changes or improvements,” according to the city’s website.

Anyone with information about Monday’s shooting is urged to call 250-492-4300. People driving in the area at the time are being asked to review their dash-cam video.