Multiple RCMP vehicles were seen speeding southbound on Highway 97 toward West Kelowna just before noon, on Thursday.
According to police, officers were responding to an individual in crisis with a possible weapon in West Kelowna and emergency response tactical teams were deployed to the scene.
However, the incident was peacefully resolved before 12:30 p.m.
RCMP did not provide any other information on the matter.
BREAKING: Multiple unmarked police vehicles are racing towards downtown #Kelowna with lights and sirens on. It’s unknown yet if they’re going downtown or to West Kelowna. More to come. @KelownaCapNews @BlackPressMedia
— Jordy Cunningham (@CunninghamJordy) May 16, 2024
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