Penticton RCMP receive multiple reports of gunshots early this morning

Multiple Penticton residents called in reports of shots fired early this morning.

RCMP spokesperson Cpl. James Grandy confirmed to NowMedia that officers were called to the area of Van Horne Street and Papineau at about 4:30 am.

Patrols were made after several residents reported what they said sounded like gunshots, however nothing was found by police.

Grandy added that one witness they spoke to said that the noise sounded more like a car backfiring.