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

One person is dead following an overnight stabbing during a fight outside a popular Kelowna restaurant. As Victoria Femia reports police are asking witnesses to come forward. – Oct 9, 2022

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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