The Kelowna RCMP is confirming two people were arrested and released in relation to the death of a teenager who was run down by a vehicle in Rutland on Saturday.
“Investigators with our Serious Crime Unit and Forensic Identification Section are still collecting and processing vital pieces of evidence” said Cpl. Michael Gauthier “This is a sensitive homicide investigation. These investigations are lengthy and it is imperative they are done thoroughly.”
Gauthier adds that investigators are grateful for the support and cooperation of the victim’s family and numerous witnesses who have assisted officers.
The homicide investigation began after Tristan Seeger, 15, succumbed to his injuries after being struck by a vehicle in the middle of the intersection of Franklyn and Houghton roads at approximately 4 p.m. on Oct. 21.
A witness near the scene told Castanet she saw a man in an SUV appear to purposely run over Seeger shortly after she saw him and a group of teens get chased out of some hedges by an angry man with a baseball bat.
Police said a prior incident on Filuk Court involving a group of youth with bear spray led up to the incident near Ben Lee Park.
The Kelowna RCMP said they will not be sharing details on the evidence in the homicide case publicly to protect the integrity of the investigation.
“Additional information will be released when it becomes both available and appropriate. Anyone with any information including video evidence is asked to phone the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300 or anonymously with Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.crimestoppers.net.”
The family of Tristan Seeger will be holding a celebration of life for the teen on Saturday, Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. at Willow Park Church in Rutland.
