Altercation in Penticton leaves 1 dead: RCMP

The Penticton RCMP were called to Lakeshore Drive for a report of an altercation between several people around 2 a.m. according to a brief statement.

One person is dead after a fight in Penticton early Sunday morning, according to authorities.

The Penticton RCMP were called to Lakeshore Drive for a report of an altercation between several people around 2 a.m. according to a brief statement.

"Upon arrival, frontline officers found one person critically injured, who has since died," a spokesperson said.

“Police are investigating this as a criminal act, and want to reassure the public that it appears targeted.”