One dead after stabbing outside Kelowna, B.C.’s Cactus Club

One man has died after an “altercation” in downtown Kelowna, police said.

Police were called to the area outside of downtown Kelowna’s popular Cactus Club around 1 a.m., Sunday.

Officers received a report that a group of people were involved in an altercation in the 1300-block of Water Street.

When RCMP arrived at the scene, they found a man lying on the grass with an apparent stab wound while a bystander attempted life-saving measures.

Shortly after, an ambulance arrived but attempts to save the man were unsuccessful.

Kelowna RCMP said the victim was a 33-year-old man and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Water Street was closed off Sunday morning while officers continued their investigation. The area was taped-off and a black tent could be seen on the grass just outside the business.

The block reopened just after 9 a.m. Sunday morning.

Any potential witnesses or those with possible video footage from the area are being asked to contact Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3000.