Police investigate fatal shooting of horse near Salmon Arm, appeal for tips

SALMON ARM, B.C. — The Salmon Arm RCMP detachment in B.C.’s Southern Interior is reaching out to the public in the hopes of finding the person(s) responsible for shooting and killing a horse.

On Oct. 9, Staff Sgt. Scott West said Mounties were called to a property in the 800 block of Grandview Bench Road regarding a report that a firearm had been used to kill the mammal.

“We are working closely with the BC SPCA in the investigation but need public assistance to help advance it,” West said in a statement issued on Oct. 21.

“If you were in the 800-block of Grandview Bench Road between 11 a.m. on Oct. 8 and 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 9 and/or have any information which may help with this investigation, we are asking you to call us.”