A police vehicle blocking a lane of Columbia Street in downtown Kamloops on May 5, 2026. (Image Credit: Kent Simmonds/CFJC Today)
Homicide Investigation
Homicide investigation underway after targeted shooting on Columbia Street in Kamloops
May 5, 2026 | 1:41 PM
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KAMLOOPS — RCMP in Kamloops are investigating a homicide in the 200-block of Columbia Street, where there has been a police presence for much of the day Tuesday (May 5).
In a statement, Kamloops RCMP say they responded to a report of a shooting early this morning, and have since confirmed the incident is being investigated as a homicide.
“Evidence currently available to investigators is indicative of a targeted incident,” the RCMP statement released just after 1:15 p.m. said. “No additional details are being released at this time, as police continue to investigate and communicate with the victim’s family.”
