An Oliver resident has been arrested for second-degree murder.
On Wednesday, July 19, Oliver RCMP were called to a Vineyard on Ryegrass Road where a man was shot and killed. The man was 29 years old.
The suspect, Oliver resident Pedro Murillo, fled the scene but later that day, RCMP found him at his home.
Murillo has been charged with second-degree murder and remains in custody.
The RCMP’s Major Crimes Unit has taken over the investigation, which is in the preliminary stages. There is no risk to the public.
If anyone was in the area of Ryegrass Road on the afternoon of July 19 and saw anything of note, has video footage, or any additional information, please contact at RCMP at
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