Known Okanagan criminal found dead after shooting in Princeton [Video]

The man who police say recently died through foul play in Princeton, B.C., is a well-known criminal with ties to the Independent Soldiers gang.

Police said Thursday that it was Donald (Donnie) Lyons, 51, who was found dead around 2:30 p.m. on June 15, in the driveway of a residence along Princeton-Summerland Road in Princeton.

RCMP had attended the scene due to a report of shots fired.

“While the investigation is still in its early stages, police believe the shooting was targeted,” said Staff Sgt. Jason Smart of the Southeast District’s Major Crimes Unit.

“There is no risk to public safety at this time.”

The Independent Soldiers gang had members in B.C. and Alberta plus relationships with crime groups across Canada.

According to a Parole Board of Canada document Global News had, dating back to 2015, Lyons was a former high-ranking member of the Independent Soldiers gang in the Okanagan.

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