UPDATE: 8:30 a.m.
A 38-year old man has died from his injuries following a stabbing, Kelowna RCMP confirmed Tuesday morning (April 26).
RCMP received multiple calls at 8:45 p.m. on Monday night (April 25) about an injured man at the intersection on Harvey and Gordon. When on scene, they located the man who had suffered injuries consistent with stab wounds. He was taken to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
A 22-year old man was arrested on scene and is being held in police custody.
“The investigation is being led by the Kelowna RCMP Serious Crime Unit and investigators have learned there was a verbal altercation between the individuals involved that led to the stabbing. The victims and suspect were not known to one another,” said Cpl. Tammy Lobb, Media Relations Officer for the Kelowna RCMP. “We are asking anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who may have dash-cam footage, to come forward and call the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300”.
UPDATE:
All lanes have re-opened on Highway 97 in Kelowna following a police incident, according to DriveBC.
CLEAR - #BCHwy97 Police Incident that had the road CLOSED between Ethel St. and Burtch Rd. All lanes have been reopened.#KelownaBC
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) April 26, 2022
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UPDATE: 11:45 p.m.
RCMP was seen rushing towards Gordon Place, Monday night, following an incident that shut down Harvey Avenue and Gordon Drive.
It’s unclear what occurred just before 9 p.m., April 25. However, several officers had set up privacy screens in the northbound lanes of Harvey at Gordon.
Three BC Ambulances arrived at Gordon Place at about 10:30 p.m. according to witnesses on scene.
DriveBC is reporting the closure at Highway 97 and Gordon Avenue in Kelowna.
#BCHwy97 Police Incident has the road CLOSED between Ethel St. and Burtch Rd. Estimated time of opening is not available.
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) April 26, 2022
Please see: https://t.co/iYjpfiscdr#KelownaBC
Gordon Place is supportive housing for 44 units for adults, including couples, aged 19 and older.
More to come.
What appeared to be a vehicle incident, might have been an altercation between several individuals. However, @KelownaRCMP unable to comment at this time. @DriveBC is aware of Hwy97 closure.
— Jen Zielinski (she/her) (@Jen_zee) April 26, 2022
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ORIGINAL:
Highway 97 in Kelowna is closed in both directions at Gordon Drive following a serious incident.
A privacy screen has been placed in the northbound lane of Harvey Avenue. Multiple RCMP is on scene along with three B.C. ambulances. The incident reportedly happened just before 9 p.m. Monday.
Gordon Drive is closed southbound from Sutherland Avenue to Harvey and northbound from Gordon to Harvey.
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