The physique of Kelowna resident Russia Nicholson was present in an orchard the morning of Oct. 11, 2017.
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February 24, 2022 – 7:00 AM
A 23-year-old Kelowna girl whose physique was present in an orchard in 2017 had been shot within the head a number of occasions.
Kelowna resident Russia Katalina Nicholson was 5 months pregnant when her body was discovered in an orchard off Cooper Road on the morning of Oct. 11, 2017.
Police mentioned it was not a random assault, however aside from that, little info has been launched concerning the homicide and police have not mentioned how she died.
Nonetheless, a lately launched B.C. Coroners report states that the 23-year-old died following a number of gunshot wounds to the top.
“Ms. Nicholson was in an orchard discipline when she was deliberately shot a number of occasions by one other particular person or individuals who then fled the scene. Ms. Nicholson died on the scene because of her accidents,” the report reads.
No different info was given within the report.
Police have stayed quiet concerning the case and nobody has been charged together with her homicide.
Kelowna RCMP Corp. Tammy Lobb mentioned the case was nonetheless an energetic, ongoing investigation, and as a way to defend the integrity of the investigation, the RCMP wouldn’t be releasing any additional particulars presently.
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Nicholson was the youngest of 4 sisters and had been particularly shut together with her father till his demise in 2016.
Her father’s demise had exacerbated Nicholson’s drug use.
Nicholson’s sister, Naomi, had instructed iNFOnews.ca on the time that Nicholson had been sober since she grew to become pregnant, 5 months earlier than she was murdered.
Naomi had mentioned that her sister was placing her life again collectively and enthusiastic about life once more.
After months on detox waitlists, Nicholson had flown to Winnipeg to stick with her sister and received clear.
Anybody with info associated to the homicide of Russia Nicholson is requested to contact the Kelowna RCMP Severe Crime Unit at 250-762-3300.
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