RCMP on scene at the Tournament Inn in Kamloops on March 12, 2023. (Photo via Nathan Ritchie)

Kamloops RCMP are continuing to investigate Sunday’s targeted shooting in Valleyview that they say appeared to have been linked to the local drug trade.

Mounties are still on scene at the Tournament Inn this morning following the shooting that led to a man being taken to hospital with what appears to be non-life threatening injuries.

In an update Monday, RCMP say one person was arrested and released from custody, as part of the ongoing investigation.

“The Kamloops RCMP Detachment is very aware that this type of gun violence is extremely and rightfully concerning to the public,” Superintendent Jeff Pelley, the Officer in Charge of the Kamloops RCMP said, in an emailed statement.

“This, and other firearm assaults, such as the late February shooting on McGill Road, are not random acts of violence. These investigations are of the highest priority to us and we continue to work not just on advancing them independently, but strategizing to reduce their presence and hold those responsible to account.”

Pelley says the police presence will remain for a while as officers work to get search warrants as part of the ongoing investigation.

“From the public, we ask that you continue to assist us in working to solve these crimes by checking your dash cam footage and security videos in and around that area, to see if they picked up anything that could be of interest in this investigation,” Pelley added.

“We also encourage residents to continue to call in suspicious occurrences that could be related to the illegal drug trade activities that are believed to be driving these acts of violence.”

If you witnessed the shooting or have information or video of the incident, Mounties says to reach out to Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000 and reference file 2023-8311.