A man accused of murder
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Emergency crews at the scene of the discovery of a body Friday afternoon on the shores of Okanagan Lake
The Southeast District Major Crimes Unit announced a charge of first-degree murder after a body was found in Okanagan Lake near Shelter Bay Marina on Friday.
RCMP say Wayne Zablan, 25, of Kelowna has been arrested for murder and will remain in custody until his next court appearance on August 29.
Police were initially called to the discovery of a body in the water at the west end of the William R. Bennett Bridge shortly after 1 p.m. on July 29.
RCMP initially had trouble identifying the victim and appealed to the public for help with a description — an Asian man between the ages of 20 and 40, with a medium build and thin build. He was wearing a black collared shirt and black pants.
“Police have now positively identified the victim and will not release his name pending notification of his next of kin,” said Insp. Brent Nowakoski, Senior Investigating Officer in the BC RCMP’s Serious Crime Unit Southeast Region.
“It is apparent that Mr. Zablan and the victim knew each other and we believe there is no risk to the public,” Novakoski added.
If you have any information about this incident and have not spoken to police, please call the SED MCU tip line at 1-877-987-8477.
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