Kelowna man injured in fall from second floor balcony, another arrested

One man has been arrested and another is in hospital in the aftermath of an incident that saw one fall from a second-floor balcony.

RCMP officers are investigating what they called a “disturbing” situation that got underway Saturday, at around 7 a.m. in the 1700 block of Abbott Street.

A man, RCMP said, fell from a second store balcony, and by the time police officers arrived he was unconscious, laying on the ground and suffering severe injuries.

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In a press release distributed Monday, RCMP said officers started first aid and Emergency Health Services moved in shortly thereafter and transferred the victim to Kelowna General Hospital where he remains in critical condition. One man has been arrested.

The ages of these men, the nature of their relationship or how the fall occurred have not been disclosed but an RCMP officer said that they were believed to be in an argument preceding the fall.

“This was a disturbing situation for residents and police officers alike,”  Const. Mike Della-Paolera said in a statement. “Our thoughts are with the victim and his family.”

The investigation is ongoing and in its early stages. Area residents reported seeing people in a hazmat suit at the scene on Sunday, but RCMP said it was the forensic unit.

Those who witnessed this event or have  video of this area and have not yet spoken with a police officer, are asked to contact the Kelowna RCMP at 250- 762-3300 and reference file 2023-21366.