Police are now confirming the deaths of two men in a small community south of Nakusp at Christmas was a murder-suicide.
The RCMP鈥檚 Southeast District Major Crimes Unit and the Nakusp RCMP say they are continuing their investigation into the December 18 deaths of two men from Needles.
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Police were called in after shots were heard coming from the community, located at the ferry crossing of the Arrow Lakes on Highway 6.
An emergency response team found two dead men on neighbouring properties. One man was 83 years old, the other 58.
鈥淚nvestigators have confirmed that the death of the 83-year-old man was a homicide,鈥� the RCMP said in a statement released Wednesday. 鈥淭he death of the 58-year-old was determined to be non-criminal in nature.鈥�
The 83-year-old man has been identified by his family as Ron Volansky, a well-known local businessman and long-time member of the community. His killer has been identified by locals as Roy Bugera. He had moved to the community several years ago from Alberta, but few said they knew him.
The BC Coroner鈥檚 office is also investigating the matter. Police say no further information is being released at this time.
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