RCMP ask for public assistance into death of Kelowna man
By Nelson Daily Staff
Kelowna RCMP is asking for public help after a man was found deceased Saturday morning in Rutland.
Christopher Ausman, 32, of Kelowna was found dead lying on the pavement in the 100 block of Highway 33 West in Rutland in the early hours of Saturday (January 25).
The death was deemed to be suspicious in nature and the Kelowna RCMP Serious Crime Unit is investigating.
RCMP Cst. Kris Clark says the public’s help is needed to figure out what exactly happened in the time leading up to his death, “Investigators look to the public for help in determining the final moments of Ausman.”
Anyone with information regarding this incident or who had been in contact with Christopher Ausman during the evening of January 24, 2014 and early morning hours of January 25, 2013 is asked to call the Kelowna RCMP Tip Line at 250-470-6236.
Remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, leaving a tip online at www.crimestoppers.net or by texting your tip to CRIMES (274637) ktown.
