Two arrested in four-year-old Salmon Arm murder
By Nelson Daily Staff
The RCMP finally got their men
After four years following up leads, the RCMP has arrested two individuals for the 2008 murder of Tyler Myers in Salmon Arm.
Myers, who was 22 at the time of his death, was found in the yard of the Bastion Elementary in Salmon Arm on November 21, 2008 where he died of a gunshot wound.
“Investigators from the RCMP Unsolved Homicide Unit have identified and arrested a man and woman that we believe are responsible for Tyler Myers murder,” explains Inspector Gary Shinkaruk, E Division Major Crime Unit.
“As we approach the four-year anniversary of Tyler’s death we are pleased to say that those responsible are now facing criminal charges.”
Police believe Myers knew the two accused and this was not a random attack.
The now 20-year-old male and 21-year-old female both from Salmon Arm have been charged with first degree murder but cannot be named as they were young persons as defined by the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) at the time of the offence.
“Each of our investigators believes that murder victims deserve to have their case solved, no matter how long the file takes,” Shinkaruk said.
“These charges illustrate their dedication and hopefully will help Tyler’s friends and family.”
This investigation remains active and on-going and additional charges are possible.
The two accused appeared in Salmon Arm Provincial Court on Tuesday (November 6).
