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UPDATE: One man dead, one man arrested in Kelowna stabbing

The incident occurred at the intersection of Harvey and Gordon
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RCMP shut down Harvey and Gordon in Kelowna following vehicle incident. (Jen Zielinski/ Black Press Media)

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.

UPDATE:

All lanes have re-opened on Highway 97 in Kelowna following a police incident, according to DriveBC.

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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 those on scene.

DriveBC is reporting the closure at Highway 97 and Gordon Avenue in Kelowna.

Gordon Place is supportive housing for 44 units for adults, including couples, aged 19 and older.

More to come.

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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.

More to come.

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About the Author: Jake Courtepatte

Editor of Kelowna Capital News & West K News since February 2022. I have spent the majority of my career working in the Toronto area as both a sports reporter and a general reporter.
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