A 38-year-old man suffered serious injuries in a stabbing in Vernon on Saturday night.
Police said that around 6:30 p.m. officers were dispatched to the 2600 block of 27 Avenue after the man showed up there with stab wounds.
The investigation led officers to a residence about a kilometre away, in the 2800 block of 35 Street in downtown Vernon, where four people were arrested.
Those arrested have since been released without charge, police said.
“The investigative team came to that decision that the people were to be released. The specifics of that decision I can’t speak to as the matter is currently under investigation. I will say that when a person in released from custody public safety is taken into consideration,” Cst. Chris Terleski said.
Police won’t say if any of those arrested and released are considered suspects.
RCMP said, on Monday, their investigation on 35 Street is ongoing and they are collecting physical evidence on the scene.
That investigation appears to be centered on an apartment block where blood spatter in the common area was being cleaned up on Monday morning, and an officer was stationed outside one of the units.
The episode has left some tenants shaken.
“I was very upset. Who wants to see blood down the hallway where you live,” said Maureen Ophus who had decided to move out of the building before the stabbing investigation.
“Now there is a cop sitting outside there which is nice because these four have been released so if they are out and they are going to try and come in, glad there is a cop there.”
Police believe the stabbing was targeted and there is no risk to the general public.
The victim’s injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. He was treated in hospital.
Police are still investigating where the stabbing took place.
RCMP are appealing for anyone with information to contact the Vernon detachment at (250) 545-7171 and refer to file number 2021-22413.
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