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RCMP respond to person in crisis, possible weapon in West Kelowna

The incident has been resolved peacefully
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Multiple unmarked police vehicles on Highway 97 in Kelowna, May 16. (Facebook)

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.

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Jen Zielinski

About the Author: Jen Zielinski

I am a broadcast journalism graduate from BCIT and hold a bachelor of arts degree in political science and sociology from Thompson Rivers University. I enjoy volunteering with local organizations, such as the Okanagan Humane Society.
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