On Feb. 20, 2012 at approximately 3:40 p.m. the Barriere RCMP were contacted by B.C. Ambulance Service to assist with an accidental shooting at a residence near the community of Barriere.
A 61 year old female, identified as Carol Ann Sandercott, previously a Burns Lake resident, was transported by ambulance to the Barriere Health Centre and was pronounced deceased by the attending physician.
The South East District Major Crime Unit, Kamloops Forensic Identification Section, and B.C. Coroner Service are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Sandercott.
No arrests have been made and an autopsy has been scheduled
The Southeast District Major Crime Unit continues to investigate this incident. All those involved in the investigation continue to cooperate with investigators.
No further information is being released at this time.
