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Woman reportedly shot in Kelowna airsoft attacks

RCMP are still investigating
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Kelowna RCMP arrested several youth after they were found to be shooting airsoft guns at pedestrians.

A woman took to Facebook the evening of April 28 to say she had been a target of a shooting that left her with large welts on her arms and legs.

A post to the Kelowna Alert Facebook group the evening of April 28, 2023. (Facebook)
A post to the Kelowna Alert Facebook group the evening of April 28, 2023. (Facebook)

The woman contacted police who suggested the firearm was a modified airsoft gun.

Comments on the social media post say at least one other person was a victim.

Const. Mike Della-Polera with the Kelowna RCMP confirmed the kids were arrested and turned over to their parents.

The investigation is on-going.

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A video journalist with Black Press Media. I recently made the exciting move from my radio anchor position at AM 1150 to this new venture.
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