One dead after an altercation in Penticton

A person died after an altercation in Penticton early this morning. Penticton RCMP were called about an altercation between several people on Lakeshore Drive around 2 a.m. on May 12, according to a press release from RCMP. When police officers arrived they found someone seriously injured, they died later on. “The investigation is in its early stages, with numerous RCMP resources assisting,” Cpl. James Grandy said in the release. “Police are investigating this as a criminal act, and want to reassure the public that it appears targeted.” “As officers continue their investigation, we’re asking the public to avoid Lakeshore Drive at Power Street, and the Skate Park in Riverside Park,” Grandy said. Anyone with information is asked to contact Penticton RCMP at 250-492-4300. To contact a reporter for this story, email Jesse Tomas mailto:jtomas@infonews.ca  or call 250-488-3065 or email the editor mailto:news@infonews.ca . You can also submit photos, videos or news tips to the newsroom mailto:tips@infonews.ca  and be entered to win a monthly prize draw. We welcome your comments and opinions on our stories but play nice. We won't censor or delete comments unless they contain off-topic statements or links, unnecessary vulgarity, false facts, spam or obviously fake profiles. If you have any concerns about what you see in comments, email the editor in the link above. SUBSCRIBE to our awesome newsletter here https://infotel.ca/newsletter .