Canada Day stabbing under investigation
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Kelowna RCMP is investigating a stabbing that occurred on Canada Day (July 1) near Richter Street and Coopland Crescent.
At approximately 8:00 a.m., RCMP responded to a report of an injured man on Richter Street. When officers arrived on scene, they located a man who had sustained injuries consistent with stab wounds. He was transported to hospital to receive treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.
“The suspects have been arrested and “there is no reasons to believe that the public is at risk,” Corporal Judith Bertrand said.
The investigation, led by the Kelowna RCMP General Investigation Section, is still unfolding as the investigators have linked the incident to a nearby residence.
“The stabbing is believed to targeted and no other suspects are outstanding,” Bertrand added.
“We are asking anyone who may have witnessed this incident to come forward and call the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300.”
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