Charges laid after triple shooting at Shuswap Lake home

One of three victims of a shooting in Celista, B.C. Feb. 7 has now died of his injuries.

The identity of the 50-year-old murder victim has not been released.

Police arrested local resident Richard Allen Williams, 59, on a number of charges, including attempted murder and discharging a firearm with intent.

It’s expected he will now face a murder charge. He appeared in Kamloops Provincial Court and has been remanded in custody until his next court date of Feb. 18.

He has only a minor conviction in B.C., according to the online court database.

Police were called to a home in the small lakeside community on Feb. 7 after three men were shot inside. Two were rushed to hospital in critical condition. The injuries of the third man were not serious.

The Mounties said earlier the attack was targeted.

We can confirm that this incident was not a random occurrence and that the individuals involved were known to each other. We are always concerned for the safety of the general public when incidents such as this occur in our communities, however as is in many cases such as this one, we can state that the violence seen was not a random act direct at random people,” Cpl. Dan Moskaluk said. 

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Chase RCMP at 250-679-3221.